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Professional Skills Courses

Professional skills courses can help you learn effective communication, time management, negotiation techniques, and leadership strategies. You can build skills in conflict resolution, networking, and project management, which are crucial in various work environments. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, project management platforms, and collaboration apps that enhance your ability to work efficiently and lead teams.


Popular Professional Skills Courses and Certifications


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    Generative AI for Growth Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, Personalized Service, Data Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Customer Advocacy, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Content Creation, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Context Management

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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plot (Graphics), Probability & Statistics, Rmarkdown, Statistical Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning, GitHub

    4.5
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    51K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Systems Analysis, AI Workflows, Business Analysis, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, Software Architecture, Consulting, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Business Communication, Context Management, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Consulting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Database Design, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Data Migration, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Software Documentation, SQL, Dashboard, Artificial Intelligence, Database Management, Data Visualization, Large Language Modeling, Gap Analysis, Data Analysis, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for UI UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Design Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Software, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Human Centered Design, User Story, Large Language Modeling, Wireframing, Responsible AI, Ideation, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, ChatGPT, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, SQL, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Presentations, Context Management, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Commercialization, Product Management, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Communications, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Team Building, Return On Investment, Product Development, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creativity, Responsible AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Linux Commands, Data Warehousing, Bash (Scripting Language), Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Airflow, Data Visualization, Shell Script, Dashboard, IBM DB2, Star Schema, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Linux, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    24K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Expense Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, LLM Application, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Machine Learning, Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Context Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI for Growth Marketing: IBM
  • Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects: IBM
  • Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
  • Generative AI for UI UX Design: IBM
  • Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts: IBM
  • Generative AI for Product Managers: IBM
  • BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing: IBM
  • Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver: Microsoft
  • Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders: Vanderbilt University

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