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      American Psychological Association

      Interviewing Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Data Collection, Research, Analytical Skills, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, De-escalation Techniques, Communication, Media and Communications, Emergency Response, Interpersonal Communications, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Persuasive Communication, Mentorship, Non-Verbal Communication, Healthcare Ethics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Proactive Computer Security

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Security Testing, Exploit development, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      261 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Designing Autonomous AI

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Process Design, Artificial Intelligence, Functional Design, Goal Setting, Verification And Validation, Reinforcement Learning, Functional Specification, Knowledge Transfer, Design Strategies, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy

      Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Child Development, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Patient Transport, Family Support

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Records Management, File Management, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Program Management

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Product Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Business Strategy, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Data Ethics, Computer Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Computer Security Awareness Training, Technology Solutions, Creativity, Digital Communications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      442 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Workforce Planning, Professional Development, Planning, Compensation and Benefits, Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      AI for Course Design

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Applied Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education

      Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Design, Technical Design, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Interviewing Methods: American Psychological Association
    • Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York
    • Proactive Computer Security: University of Colorado System
    • Designing Autonomous AI: University of Washington
    • Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy: University of Colorado System
    • Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures: MedCerts
    • Introduction to Program Management: IBM
    • Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success: The State University of New York
    • Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning: University of California, Irvine
    • AI for Course Design: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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