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Soft Skills Management Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 27, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20811235

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Soft Skills Management Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses soft skills management market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for soft skills management ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The soft skills management market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Soft Skill Type: Management And Leadership; Communication And Productivity; Personal Development; Other Soft Skills Types

2) By Sourcing: In-House; Outsourced

3) By Delivery Mode: Regular And Offline; Online

4) By Provider: Corporate And Enterprise; Academic And Education

5) By End-User: Banking, Financial Services And Insurance (BFSI); Manufacturing; Hospitality; Information Technology (IT) And Telecom; Education; Retail; Media And Entertainment; Other End-Users

Subsegments:

1) By Management And Leadership: Team Management; Strategic Planning; Conflict Resolution

2) By Communication And Productivity: Effective Communication; Presentation Skills; Negotiation Skills

3) By Personal Development: Emotional Intelligence; Critical Thinking; Adaptability And Resilience

4) By Other Soft Skills Types: Customer Service Skills; Cultural Competence; Networking And Relationship Building

Companies Mentioned: Dale Carnegie & Associates Inc., Skillsoft Corporation, Udemy Inc., Coursera Inc., Franklin Covey Co., The Ken Blanchard Companies, Toastmasters International Inc., BizLibrary, edX LLC, City & Guilds Group, Cegos Ltd., Pearson India Education Services Private Limited, and Gnowbe, all of which directly offer programs in leadership, communication, personal development, and other essential soft skills. Supporting the market through training platforms and e-learning solutions are companies such as NIIT Limited, New Horizons Worldwide Inc., Pluralsight LLC, HubSpot Inc., MPS Interactive Systems Limited, LearnUpon Limited, and iSpring Solutions Inc.

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Soft Skills Management Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Soft Skills Management Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Soft Skills Management Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Soft Skills Management Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Artificial Intelligence And Autonomous Intelligence
4.1.2 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data And Cybersecurity
4.1.3 Immersive Technologies (Ar/Vr/Xr) And Digital Experiences
4.1.4 Industry 4.0 And Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.5 Sustainability, Climate Tech And Circular Economy
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Adoption Of Ai-Based Skill Assessment Tools
4.2.2 Rising Demand For Remote Soft Skills Training Programs
4.2.3 Growing Use Of Gamified Learning Platforms
4.2.4 Expansion Of Virtual Coaching And Mentorship Solutions
4.2.5 Enhanced Focus On Emotional Intelligence Development
5. Soft Skills Management Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Corporate Enterprises
5.2 Educational Institutions
5.3 Bfsi Organizations
5.4 It And Telecom Companies
5.5 Hospitality And Service Providers
6. Soft Skills Management Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Soft Skills Management Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Soft Skills Management PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Soft Skills Management Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Soft Skills Management Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Soft Skills Management Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Soft Skills Management Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Soft Skills Management Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Management And Leadership, Communication And Productivity, Personal Development, Other Soft Skills Types
9.2. Global Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Sourcing, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
In-House, Outsourced
9.3. Global Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Regular And Offline, Online
9.4. Global Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Provider, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Corporate And Enterprise, Academic And Education
9.5. Global Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Banking, Financial Services And Insurance (BFSI), Manufacturing, Hospitality, Information Technology (IT) And Telecom, Education, Retail, Media And Entertainment, Other End-Users
9.6. Global Soft Skills Management Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Management And Leadership, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Team Management, Strategic Planning, Conflict Resolution
9.7. Global Soft Skills Management Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Communication And Productivity, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Effective Communication, Presentation Skills, Negotiation Skills
9.8. Global Soft Skills Management Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Personal Development, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Adaptability And Resilience
9.9. Global Soft Skills Management Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Soft Skills Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Customer Service Skills, Cultural Competence, Networking And Relationship Building
10. Soft Skills Management Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Soft Skills Management Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Soft Skills Management Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Soft Skills Management Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Soft Skills Management Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Soft Skills Management Market
12.1. China Soft Skills Management Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Soft Skills Management Market
13.1. India Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Soft Skills Management Market
14.1. Japan Soft Skills Management Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Soft Skills Management Market
15.1. Australia Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Soft Skills Management Market
16.1. Indonesia Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Soft Skills Management Market
17.1. South Korea Soft Skills Management Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Soft Skills Management Market
18.1. Taiwan Soft Skills Management Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Soft Skills Management Market
19.1. South East Asia Soft Skills Management Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Soft Skills Management Market
20.1. Western Europe Soft Skills Management Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Soft Skills Management Market
21.1. UK Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Soft Skills Management Market
22.1. Germany Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Soft Skills Management Market
23.1. France Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Soft Skills Management Market
24.1. Italy Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Soft Skills Management Market
25.1. Spain Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Soft Skills Management Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Soft Skills Management Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Soft Skills Management Market
27.1. Russia Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Soft Skills Management Market
28.1. North America Soft Skills Management Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Soft Skills Management Market
29.1. USA Soft Skills Management Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Soft Skills Management Market
30.1. Canada Soft Skills Management Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Soft Skills Management Market
31.1. South America Soft Skills Management Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Soft Skills Management Market
32.1. Brazil Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Soft Skills Management Market
33.1. Middle East Soft Skills Management Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Soft Skills Management Market
34.1. Africa Soft Skills Management Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Soft Skills Management Market, Segmentation By Soft Skill Type, Segmentation By Sourcing, Segmentation By Delivery Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Soft Skills Management Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Soft Skills Management Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Soft Skills Management Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Soft Skills Management Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Soft Skills Management Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Dale Carnegie & Associates Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Skillsoft Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Udemy Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Coursera Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Franklin Covey Co. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Soft Skills Management Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
The Ken Blanchard Companies, Toastmasters International Inc., BizLibrary, edX LLC, City & Guilds Group, Cegos Ltd., Pearson India Education Services Private Limited, Gnowbe, New Horizons Worldwide Inc., Pluralsight LLC, HubSpot Inc., MPS Interactive Systems Limited, LearnUpon Limited, iSpring Solutions Inc.
38. Global Soft Skills Management Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Soft Skills Management Market
40. Soft Skills Management Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Soft Skills Management Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Soft Skills Management Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Soft Skills Management Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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