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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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    Packt

    Git Essentials for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Master Data Transformation at Scale with Power BI Desktop

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Security, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Software Installation

    2.8
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Performance Reviews: Streamline Feedback Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, HR Tech, Employee Performance Management, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Workforce Development, Employee Coaching, AI Enablement, Smart Goals, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Responsible AI, Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Coaching, Trend Analysis, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Voxy

    Intermediate English: The Media

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, English Language, Interviewing Skills, Oral Comprehension, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Climate and Climate Change in New Jersey

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Data Collection, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Systems Integration - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, User Centered Design, Usability, Systems Integration, User Experience Design, Systems Analysis, System Implementation, Human Computer Interaction, Application Security, Agile Methodology, Information Systems, Software Development, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Security Testing, User Feedback, Project Management Software, Information Technology, Database Management Systems

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Open Source Programming - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, File I/O, Web Development, Program Development, Open Source Technology, Database Application, Data Processing, Data Structures, User Interface (UI)

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Resilient Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Team Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Communication, Adaptability, Change Management

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

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    Packt

    Advanced Git and GitHub Features

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Designing Project Information Hubs for Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Data Management, Data Integrity, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Information Management, Project Coordination, Document Management, Team Performance Management, Communication Strategies, Knowledge Transfer, Strategic Communication, Management Information Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Foundations of Hotel Budgeting and Forecasting

    Skills you'll gain: Advanced Analytics, Budget Management, Hospitality Management, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Hospitality, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Hotel Operations, Operating Budget, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Revenue Management, Demand Planning, Sustainable Business, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Model View Controller, Restful API, Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Application Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Package and Software Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Git Essentials for Beginners: Packt
  • Master Data Transformation at Scale with Power BI Desktop: Board Infinity
  • GenAI for Performance Reviews: Streamline Feedback Processes: Coursera
  • Intermediate English: The Media: Voxy
  • Climate and Climate Change in New Jersey: American Museum of Natural History
  • Systems Integration - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Open Source Programming - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Building Resilient Teams: Coursera
  • Advanced Git and GitHub Features: Packt
  • Designing Project Information Hubs for Performance: University of Maryland, College Park

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