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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Academic Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Media and Communications, Journals, Research and Design, Policy Analysis, Research Design, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Building Smarter: BIM in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Design Reviews, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Construction Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Construction, Engineering Analysis, Construction Estimating, Architectural Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Coordination, Autodesk, Structural Engineering, As-Built Drawings, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Design, Collaborative Software, 3D Modeling, Facility Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dubai College of Tourism

      Hotel Front Office Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Front Office, Telephone Skills, Hotel Operations, Guest Relations, Revenue Management, Greeting Customers, Office Procedures, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Verbal Communication Skills, Upselling, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Property Management Systems, Active Listening, Cross Selling, Computer Literacy, Operational Efficiency, Prioritization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Researcher Management and Leadership Training

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Mentorship, Budget Management, Team Management, Project Accounting, People Management, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Professional Development, Resource Management, Coaching, Compliance Management, Goal Setting, Clinical Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      404 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Hiring and Onboarding Employees with ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Time Management, Human Resources Software, Employee Onboarding, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Productivity Software, Document Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Berklee

      Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      391 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CVS Health

      Introduction to Customer Service

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Transaction Processing, Cash Register Operation, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Design, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      538 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Business Analysis: Key Definitions & Strategy Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Business Risk Management, Business Requirements, Business Strategies, Systems Analysis, Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies, Risk Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Events Management

      Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Logistics, Planning, Operations Management, Budgeting, Promotional Strategies, Vendor Management, Marketing Design, Coordination, Customer experience strategy (CX)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      242 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Effective Programming in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, Verification And Validation, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Business Logic, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      A life with ADHD

      Skills you'll gain: Family Support, School Psychology, Behavioral Management, Occupational Therapy, Organizational Skills, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacology, Clinical Assessment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Academic Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Building Smarter: BIM in Practice: L&T EduTech
    • Hotel Front Office Operations: Dubai College of Tourism
    • Researcher Management and Leadership Training: University of Colorado System
    • Hiring and Onboarding Employees with ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions: Berklee
    • Introduction to Customer Service: CVS Health
    • Software Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Business Analysis: Key Definitions & Strategy Analysis: Starweaver
    • Introduction to Events Management : Coursera Instructor Network

    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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