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    Find the Best Soft Skills Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Kennesaw State University

      Professional Selling: Step 2 - Prepare Like a High-Performer

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Cold Calling, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Process, Needs Assessment, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Lead Generation, Communication, Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Northwestern University

      Social Marketing Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Performance Measurement, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Customer Engagement, Planning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      366 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Product Development using AutoCAD

      Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Design, Product Development, Technical Drawing, Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Scrimba

      Learn AI Agents

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, User Interface (UI), LLM Application, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      El liderazgo del director de proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Team Management, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Active Listening, Project Management, Self-Awareness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Build an Executive Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Professional Networking, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Brand Awareness, Return On Investment, Leadership, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Assertiveness, Communication, Adaptability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      EDUCBA

      ITIL V4 Certification Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Customer experience improvement, IT Service Management, Service Improvement, Change Control, IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Technical Management, Security Management, Enterprise Architecture, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Design, Agile Methodology, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Quality Improvement, Organizational Structure, IT Infrastructure, Strategic Partnership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      LearnKartS

      Salesforce Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Email Automation, Cloud Services, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Product Planning, Data Management

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Improve your productivity and performance with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Infographics, Marketing Collateral, Design, Marketing Materials, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Productivity, Color Theory, Presentations, Digital Content, Organizational Skills, Planning, Editing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      ESG for All

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Strategic Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Prioritization, Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Adaptability, Governance, Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Compliance Management, Interpersonal Communications, Advocacy, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Needs Assessment, Motivational Skills, Prototyping, Student-Centred Learning, Creativity, Analysis, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Psychological Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Empowerment, Resilience, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Professional Selling: Step 2 - Prepare Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
    • Social Marketing Capstone Project: Northwestern University
    • Product Development using AutoCAD: Coursera Project Network
    • Learn AI Agents: Scrimba
    • El liderazgo del director de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • How to Build an Executive Presence: Coursera Instructor Network
    • ITIL V4 Certification Preparation: EDUCBA
    • Salesforce Introduction: LearnKartS
    • Improve your productivity and performance with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • ESG for All: Duke University

    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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