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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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    Lund University

    Writing in English at University

    Skills you'll gain: Proofreading, Editing, Writing and Editing, Writing, Grammar, English Language, Critical Thinking, Style Guides, Organizational Skills

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Data Management, File Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Workplace Culture for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Social Skills, digital literacy, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

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    117 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Usability, Mockups, Conceptual Design, User Flows

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Éxito Profesional

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Work Breakdown Structure, Critical Thinking, Cash Management, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Time Management, Planning, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Contract Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Project Schedules, Feasibility Studies, Verbal Communication Skills, Project Management, Staff Management, Finance, Change Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, World History, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Mediation, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    5.6K reviews

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    Packt

    Work-Life Balance Mastery for Career and Life Success

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Entrepreneurship, Willingness To Learn, Delegation Skills, Adaptability, Goal Setting, AI Enablement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Identity and Access Management, File Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, TCP/IP, Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Operating Systems, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, OSI Models, Cyber Attacks, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Compliance Auditing, Microsoft Windows, Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Response, IT Service Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Probability, NumPy, Applied Mathematics, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Transformation, Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation

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    Packt

    Leaders Leap: Transformational Leadership Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Willingness To Learn, Leadership Development, Innovation, Leadership, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Business Transformation, Adaptability, Strategic Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Storytelling, Personal Development, Executive Presence, Change Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Risk Management, Governance, Change Management, Organizational Change, Communication, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Business Transformation, Operational Risk, Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Process Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    Ethical AI: AI essentials for everyone

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Writing in English at University: Lund University
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Workplace Culture for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes: Google
  • Éxito Profesional: University of California, Irvine
  • Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World: University of London
  • Work-Life Balance Mastery for Career and Life Success: Packt
  • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
  • Leaders Leap: Transformational Leadership Mindset: Packt

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