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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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    University of London

    Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Assertiveness, Self-Awareness, Communication, Personal Attributes, Composure, Interpersonal Communications, Executive Presence, Emotional Intelligence, Respiration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Scheduling, Strategic Prioritization, Productivity Software, Professionalism, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Crisis Management

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Research, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance

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

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    SkillUp

    Professional Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Product Management, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, Product Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    The Payroll Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Compensation Management, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Customer Service, Employee Engagement, Communication Strategies, Compliance Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional IQ Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Personal Development, Decision Making, Communication, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    General Chemistry: Concept Development and Application

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    GCP Professional Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Terraform, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, CI/CD, Network Monitoring, Big Data, Load Balancing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Understanding child development: from synapse to society

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Speech Language Pathology, Developmental Disabilities, Systems Thinking, Pediatrics, Research, Neurology, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    451 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI HR Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, Productivity, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Professional Development, Policy Development, New Hire Orientations, Communication, Communication Planning, Human Development, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google - Spectrum Sharing

    CBRS Professional Training

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, System Implementation, Global Positioning Systems, Telecommunications, System Configuration, Network Planning And Design, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Create a Professional Online Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, Web Content, Relationship Building, Content Management, System Configuration, Information Privacy, General Networking, Planning, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact: University of London
  • Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity: University of California, Irvine
  • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future: University of Copenhagen
  • Professional Scrum Master: SkillUp
  • The Payroll Professional: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Professional IQ Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • General Chemistry: Concept Development and Application: Rice University
  • GCP Professional Architect: LearnKartS
  • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
  • Generative AI HR Professional: Vanderbilt University

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