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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Instructional Design, Student Support and Services, Special Education, Differentiated Instruction, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Resourcefulness, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Strategic Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Contingency Planning, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Intelligence, Performance Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Assimilating into Your New Job

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Planning, Team Oriented, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Conscientiousness, Professionalism, Adaptability, Communication, Business Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

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    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Research, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Intellectual Property, Human Computer Interaction

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Leading Through Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Management, Leadership Development, Visionary, Communication, Self-Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Team Management, Productivity, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Empathy, Motivational Skills, Employee Engagement, Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Planning, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Optimism, Brainstorming, Open Mindset, Planning, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Vertical Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Mentorship, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Compassion, Performance Review, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Cognitive flexibility

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Personal Integrity, Growth Mindedness, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Attributes, Accountability, Leadership, Resilience, Visionary, Goal Setting, Adaptability

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Exploring the Origins of Selfhood

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Sociology, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Decision-Making: Arizona State University
  • Strategic Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Assimilating into Your New Job: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity: University of Glasgow
  • Leading Through Effective Communication : Arizona State University
  • Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional: Universidades Anáhuac
  • فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Futures Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Feedback Loops: Vertical Feedback : University of Michigan

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