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Professional Development Courses

Professional development courses can help you learn effective communication, leadership strategies, time management, and conflict resolution. You can build skills in networking, personal branding, and project management techniques. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, collaboration platforms, and performance tracking systems, showing how these skills can enhance teamwork and productivity in various professional settings.


Popular Professional Development Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Stress Management, Community Health, Self-Awareness, Culture, Health Promotion, Productivity, Public Health, Health Care, Health Technology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SoFi

    Saving Money for the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Goal Setting, Budget Management, Budgeting, Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Investments, Return On Investment, Prioritization, Higher Education

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UBITS

    Administración efectiva del tiempo

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Prioritization, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Planning, Scheduling, Goal Setting, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    225 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Welcome to Munich

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Language Learning, Student Support and Services, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Student Engagement, Adaptability

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Building Generative AI Apps with Llama

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Authentications

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Board Infinity

    Step-by-Step Resume Building: Job-Winning ATS-Proof Resumes

    Skills you'll gain: Procedure Development, Professionalism

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Communicating Your Best Self

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Professionalism, Self-Awareness

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Michigan

    Alexander Technique: Balanced Posture for Ease and Comfort

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Kinesiology, Stress Management, Physical Therapy, Respiration, Self-Awareness, Pain Management, Coordination, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Physiology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Assimilating into Your New Job

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Planning, Team Oriented, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Conscientiousness, Professionalism, Adaptability, Communication, Business Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Mining

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Tact

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Leading Through Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Management, Leadership Development, Visionary, Communication, Self-Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular professional development courses

  • Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Saving Money for the Future: SoFi
  • Administración efectiva del tiempo: UBITS
  • Welcome to Munich: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Building Generative AI Apps with Llama: Meta
  • Step-by-Step Resume Building: Job-Winning ATS-Proof Resumes: Board Infinity
  • Communicating Your Best Self : Arizona State University
  • Alexander Technique: Balanced Posture for Ease and Comfort: University of Michigan
  • Assimilating into Your New Job: Coursera
  • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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