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    Soft skills courses can help you learn how to communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and navigate workplace dynamics with emotional intelligence and adaptability.

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    Find the Best Soft Skills Course for Your Goals

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      Google Cloud

      Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Containerization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Chile

      Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Epidemiology, Case Management, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Medical Privacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      701 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Frontend Developer Skills and Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Case, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Deployment, Debugging, Maintainability, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, CI/CD, Software Testing, Code Review, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Software Documentation, Style Guides, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Understanding Psychosis

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Psychotherapy, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Rapport Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Storage Technologies, Data Capture, Spatial Data Analysis, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainability and the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Sustainability Reporting, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Architectural Design, Building Design, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Product Lifecycle Management, Economic Development, Economics, Transportation Operations

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Continuous Delivery, Applied Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud API, Microsoft Azure, Software Engineering, Computer Vision, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Flask (Web Framework)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      Accountability y gestión del desempeño

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Employee Performance Management, Goal Setting, Performance Management, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Proactivity, Communication, Assertiveness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Training and Learning Online

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Personal Development, Communication, Self-Awareness, Technical Communication, Digital Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep AI-102: Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Solutions, Computer Vision, OpenAI, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Key Management, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API)

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      ASP.NET for Experienced Developers

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Docker (Software), Restful API, Azure DevOps, Model View Controller, JSON, Containerization, Microservices, Web Services, DevOps, Middleware, Computer Programming, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, CI/CD, Programming Principles, Server Side

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      The Nurse's Toolkit

      Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Trauma Care, Respiratory Care, Nursing Care, Maternal Health, Emergency Nursing, Nursing, Orthopedics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Critical Care, Pulmonology, Emergency Medicine, Patient Evaluation, Vital Signs, Infection Control, Anatomy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats: Google Cloud
    • Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19: Universidad de Chile
    • Frontend Developer Skills and Best Practices: Scrimba
    • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
    • Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering: Duke University
    • Sustainability and the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps: Duke University
    • Accountability y gestión del desempeño: UBITS
    • Training and Learning Online: University of Leeds
    • Exam Prep AI-102: Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate: Whizlabs

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Soft Skills

    Top courses include Professional Skills for the Workplace from the University of California, Davis, People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success from IBM, and Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions from the University of Michigan. These courses cover communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership essentials.‎

    Yes. Many soft skills courses offer a free audit option, which allows learners to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to communicate clearly, work well with others, resolve conflicts, and build relationships. Courses often include practical techniques for presenting ideas, active listening, emotional intelligence, and working effectively in diverse teams.‎

    Not at all. Soft skills courses on Coursera are designed for everyone, whether you’re starting your career, moving into a leadership role, or seeking to build better connections in your current work or studies.‎

    Yes. Soft skills are essential for career growth and workplace success in every field. Coursera courses can help you develop these in-demand abilities, boost your confidence, and earn certificates that demonstrate your commitment to professional growth.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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