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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Partnership, Negotiation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Value Propositions, Fundraising, Relationship Building, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Investments, Investment Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Finance, International Finance, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Business Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Persona Development, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Product Development, Business Analytics, Persona (User Experience)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Mentorship, Budget Management, Team Management, Project Accounting, People Management, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Professional Development, Resource Management, Coaching, Compliance Management, Goal Setting, Clinical Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Psychology, Culture, Human Development, Social Sciences, Human Learning, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Motivational Skills, Creativity, Social Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Behavior Management, Empathy, Stress Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Content Creation, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Generative AI Agents, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Branding, Content Management, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism, Communication Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Performance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication, Expectation Management, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Relationship Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: File Management, MySQL, Control Panels, Database Management, Web Servers, Email Automation, Server Administration, System Configuration, Data Storage, Web Analytics and SEO, Network Routing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Data Quality, No-Code Development, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Materials Management, Business Modeling, Environmental Science, Waste Minimization, Drive Engagement, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Policy, Business Analysis, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Policy Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months