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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Team Leadership, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Self-Awareness, Business Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Stanford University

      Giving 2.0: The MOOC

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Resource Utilization, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking, Social Media, Planning, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إدارة الاجتماعات الفعالة | Managing Effective Meetings

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Workflow Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Brainstorming, Team Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Discussion Facilitation, Planning, Leadership, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Active Listening, Empathy, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Creativity, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Communication

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Meta

      Advanced Data Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Database Design, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Free Trial
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      Coursera

      Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Video Production, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Brand Strategy, Video Editing, Photography, Media Production, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Photo Editing, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Brand Awareness

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Church Administration: Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Meeting Facilitation, Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Prioritization, Financial Planning, Time Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Asset Management, Strategic Planning, Business Metrics, Culture, Business Priorities, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Finance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Developing Applications with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Application Development, Cloud API, Generative AI, Authentications, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Computer Programming Tools, Software Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, Performance Tuning, Cloud Storage, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Preview
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      Siemens

      Introduction to Solid Edge

      Skills you'll gain: Design Software, Data Import/Export, Engineering Software, Technical Design, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Introduction to Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Analysis, Web Analytics, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Content Marketing, Persona Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary: Sports, Travel, and the Home

      Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      LearnKartS

      Program Management Professional PMI-PgMP® Certification Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Earned Value Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Closure, Governance, Risk Analysis, Benefits Administration, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Procurement, Case Studies, Strategic Communication, Performance Management, Risk Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Leadership: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
    • إدارة الاجتماعات الفعالة | Managing Effective Meetings: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced Data Modeling: Meta
    • Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook: Coursera
    • Church Administration: Finance: Duke University
    • Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Solid Edge: Siemens
    • Introduction to Digital Marketing: IBM

    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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