International Development courses can help you learn project management, economic analysis, policy evaluation, and community engagement strategies. You can build skills in data collection, impact assessment, and stakeholder collaboration. Many courses introduce tools like GIS for mapping resources, statistical software for analyzing data trends, and project management platforms that facilitate communication and planning across diverse teams.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Community Development, Relationship Building, Vocabulary, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Open Source Technology, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Development Environment, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Risk Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Systems Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Scrum (Software Development), Release Management, User Requirements Documents, Development Testing, Software Design, Maintainability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Network Architecture, Network Security, Operating Systems, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Computer Systems, Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Application Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, C (Programming Language), System Testing, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Google Cloud Platform, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Software Development, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Network Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Apple Xcode, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Engineering Management, Innovation, Product Management, Team Management, Product Planning, Market Research, Prototyping, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sustainable Business, Conceptual Design, Process Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Building
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, Server Side, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, JSON, Routing Protocols, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, SAP Applications, Systems Architecture, Systems Development, Enterprise Resource Planning, Functional Requirement, Software Development Tools, Data Migration, Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development Life Cycle, Business Process, Business Analytics, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Compliance Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Canva (Software), Visual Design, Content Creation, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks