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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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    IBM

    Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Personal Development, Decision Making

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    735 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    95K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Sequence Models

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Natural Language Processing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Hugging Face, Transfer Learning, Embeddings, Text Mining

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    31K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    ChatGPT 101 - Supercharge Your Work & Life with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Business Communication, Professional Development, Social Media Content, Financial Planning, Technical Writing, Target Audience, Responsible AI, Stress Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Estimation, Timelines, Scheduling, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Quality Management, Change Control, Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Planning, Risk Analysis, Project Scoping, Budgeting, Risk Management, Scope Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    31K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English for Non-Native Speakers

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Business Correspondence, Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Data Visualization, Oral Expression, Presentations, Target Audience, Report Writing, Writing, English Language, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Intercultural Competence, Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Wireframing, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Verification And Validation, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Browser Compatibility, Front-End Web Development, Usability, Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Frameworks, Interactive Design, Application Deployment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Inspired Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Employee Coaching, Mindfulness, Leadership Development, Empathy, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Active Listening, Leadership, Resilience, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Empowerment, Culture Transformation, Compassion, Self-Awareness, Professional Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Management

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Sensitivity, Active Listening, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Cooperation, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Communication, Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking: IBM
  • Leaders Leap: Transformational Leadership Mindset: Packt
  • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sequence Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Ethical AI: AI essentials for everyone: University of Cambridge
  • ChatGPT 101 - Supercharge Your Work & Life with ChatGPT: Packt
  • Project Management Principles and Practices: University of California, Irvine
  • Business English for Non-Native Speakers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding: University of Michigan

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