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    Find the Best Soft Skills Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      What is Palliative Care?

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Patient Evaluation, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Treatment Planning, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Acing the Product Management Interview

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Performance Management, Interviewing Skills, Product Management, Branding, Verbal Communication Skills, Product Marketing, Amazon Web Services, Product Strategy, Recruitment, Talent Sourcing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Conflict Management Project

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Effectiveness, Research Reports, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Kennesaw State University

      Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, General Sales Practices, Rapport Building, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Advanced System Security Design

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Geographic Information Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      626 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Communicating with Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Corporate Communications, Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Crisis Management, Journalism, Business Communication, Leadership, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Trustworthiness, Interviewing Skills, Media Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Migration, Disaster Recovery

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing a Systems Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Rapport Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Complex Problem Solving, Diversity Awareness, Consultative Approaches, Project Management, Collaboration, Critical Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Negotiations

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Influencing, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Overcoming Objections, Stress Management, Active Listening

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Relational Databases, Databases, Cloud Storage, Analytics, Data Storage, Data Lakes, NoSQL, Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, SQL, Test Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Storytelling, Active Listening, Adaptability, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
    • Acing the Product Management Interview: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Conflict Management Project: University of California, Irvine
    • Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
    • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System
    • Advanced Data Modeling: Meta
    • Communicating with Presence: IESE Business School
    • Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals: LearnQuest
    • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Negotiations: University of Pennsylvania

    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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