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      University of London

      Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, English Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Student-Centred Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      644 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Interview Research and Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Adaptability, Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Language Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      997 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Encryption, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Web Servers, File Management, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Professional Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Product Management, Team Management, Product Roadmaps, Project Closure, Meeting Facilitation, Product Requirements, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Project Management, Employee Coaching, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      453 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, OpenShift, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, CI/CD, Command-Line Interface, YAML, Microservices, Scalability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      996 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Jupyter, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Excel Macros, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Processing, Analytics, SQL, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      566 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      Arts and Heritage Management

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Business Management, Team Management, Brand Management, Leadership Studies, Brand Strategy, Innovation, Art History, Fundraising, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing, Customer experience improvement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDHEC Business School

      Python and Machine Learning for Asset Management

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Modeling, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Risk Management, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Computer Science, Dimensionality Reduction

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Personal Productivity, Time Management and Prioritization

      Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Productivity, Strategic Prioritization, Productivity Software, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Personal Development, Workflow Management, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      349 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Data Management, Animations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      914 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular soft skills courses

    • Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach: University of London
    • Interview Research and Preparation: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
    • Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data: Duke University
    • Professional Scrum Master: SkillUp
    • Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift: IBM
    • Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript: IBM
    • Accounting Data Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Arts and Heritage Management: Università Bocconi
    • Python and Machine Learning for Asset Management : EDHEC Business School

    Why Learn Soft Skills?

    Soft skills—like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership—are essential for building strong professional relationships and achieving success across roles and industries. They complement technical knowledge and help you thrive in collaborative, fast-changing environments. Learning soft skills can improve how you connect, lead, and grow throughout your career.

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