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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


  • C

    Coursera

    How to create a Jira SCRUM project

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Plan Execution, Workflow Management, Run Chart, Project Planning, Project Management, Prioritization, Dependency Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    508 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Human Development, Healthcare Ethics, Precision Medicine, Social Studies, Life Sciences, Psychology, Psychiatry, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Epidemiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    606 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Aptly

    Land Your Next Role

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Job Evaluation, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Job Analysis, Personal Development, Professional Development, Writing, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professionalism, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Decision Making, Storytelling, Communication, Follow Through, Compensation and Benefits

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, React Native, Apple iOS, UI Components, Android Development, iOS Development, Mobile Development Tools, Databases, Cloud Applications, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Flutter (Software), Application Design, Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Application Performance Management, Marketing Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Business, Community Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    193 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Data Lakes, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Tensorflow, Real Time Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Integration, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data, Dashboard Creation, Applied Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    815 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    Management Communication 管理沟通

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Internal Communications, Team Management, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Corporate Communications, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Online Learning Design for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Multimedia, Pedagogy, Discussion Facilitation, Presentations, Student Engagement, Design Reviews, Teaching, Peer Review, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Classroom Management, Media Production, Creative Design, Collaborative Software, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Learning Strategies, Security Controls, Augmented Reality, Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    429 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    The Economics of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, AI literacy, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Automation, Labor Relations, Market Dynamics, Growth Strategies, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Production Process

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep: Project Management Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Engineering Documentation, Interpersonal Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    170 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    English in the Workplace: Soft skills

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Oral Expression, Meeting Facilitation, Social Skills, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Delegation Skills, English Language, Language Competency, Professionalism, Grammar, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Compilation, Excel Macros, Analytics, Accounting Software, Accounting and Finance Software, Specialized Accounting, Analytical Skills, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    456 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • How to create a Jira SCRUM project: Coursera
  • Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics: University of Minnesota
  • Land Your Next Role: Aptly
  • Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing: SkillUp
  • L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet: ESSEC Business School
  • Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Español: Google Cloud
  • Management Communication 管理沟通: Peking University
  • Online Learning Design for Educators: Macquarie University
  • The Economics of AI: University of Virginia
  • PMP Exam Prep: Project Management Principles : University of Maryland, College Park

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