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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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    SoFi

    Introduction to Personal Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Budgeting, Tax, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Expense Management, Asset Management, Decision Making, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Gestión de la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Justice, Human Resources, Intercultural Competence, Disabilities, Communication Strategies, Vulnerability

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    École Polytechnique

    La recherche documentaire

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research, Document Management, Record Keeping, Data Collection, Investigation, Databases, Intellectual Property

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Communication, Vocabulary, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Business Communication, Grammar, Adaptability

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Tools and Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Health Technology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Interactive Learning, Relationship Building, Health Assessment, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Course Development, Creativity, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    A Blueprint for Success – Your Video Pre-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Media Production, Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Content Creation, Writing, Planning, Scripting, Brainstorming

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Self-Care Essentials: Embrace & Nurture the Real You

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Resilience, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Courage, Visionary, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Digital Design, Overcoming Obstacles, Graphical Tools, Color Theory, Storytelling

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of the Self

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Scientific Methods

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Salesforce

    Operaciones de ventas de Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management, Salesforce, Customer Success Management, Sales Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Support, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Campaign Management, Lead Generation, Data Visualization, Closing (Sales), Order Management, Product Knowledge, B2B Sales, Customer Support, Sales, Management Reporting

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Aspectos fundamentales de la gerencia

    Skills you'll gain: Staff Management, Business Management, People Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Leadership, Workforce Planning, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Personal Finance: SoFi
  • التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Gestión de la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • La recherche documentaire: École Polytechnique
  • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
  • Digital Tools and Well-Being: Arizona State University
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
  • A Blueprint for Success – Your Video Pre-Production: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Self-Care Essentials: Embrace & Nurture the Real You: Skillshare
  • Psychology of the Self : American Psychological Association

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