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      IBM

      Generative AI: Business Transformation and Career Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Business Development, Content Creation, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      KodeKloud

      Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Microservices, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), DevOps, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby

      Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Family Support, Parent Communication, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Access, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Management, Information Management, Big Data

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      584 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Operational Research for Humanitarians

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Community Outreach, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Accountability, Case Studies, Needs Assessment, Decision Making, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Culminating Project in Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Health Care Administration, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Data Access

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Trend Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Biostatistics, System Monitoring, Health Informatics, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      382 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Interviewing for DS/AI Roles

      Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Workforce Development, Negotiation, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Artificial Intelligence, Planning, Machine Learning, Compensation and Benefits, Data Science, Applicant Tracking Systems, Data Analysis, Recruitment, Events and Conferences, Data Architecture, Presentations, Needs Assessment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Holistic Mobile App Design & Development

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Docker (Software), Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, Azure DevOps, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Containerization, Microservices, User Interface (UI), UI Components, ASP.NET, DevOps, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, .NET Framework, Unit Testing, Development Environment, Development Testing, Performance Tuning, Software Testing, Version Control

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Storyboarding, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Virtual Environment, Human Centered Design, User Research, Wireframing, Data Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      457 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Infosec

      Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Security, Contingency Planning, User Provisioning, Cryptography, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Asset Protection, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Assets, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Generative AI: Business Transformation and Career Growth: IBM
    • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
    • Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System
    • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1: EIT Digital
    • Operational Research for Humanitarians: University of Geneva
    • Culminating Project in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems: Johns Hopkins University
    • Interviewing for DS/AI Roles: University of California, Irvine
    • Holistic Mobile App Design & Development: Board Infinity
    • User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR: University of Michigan

    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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