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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft Copilot, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Risking, Software Development Tools, AI Workflows, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    软件工程

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Tools, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, User Requirements Documents, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Requirements Elicitation, Software Development, Systems Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Management, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Accountability, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Hot New Release
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Estimating and Bidding in Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Cost Estimation, Building Information Modeling, Project Estimation, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Architecture and Construction, Cost Management, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Construction Management, Estimation, Bidding, Construction, Risk Analysis, Presentations, Business Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Literacy, Student Engagement, Storytelling, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Mentorship, Case Studies, Constructive Feedback, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Leadership Studies, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Technical Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Liberal Arts, Business Management, Culture, Business Leadership, Leadership, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Leadership Development

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    191 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Executivo de Vendas, Vendas Consultivas e Prospecção

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Consultative Selling, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Sales, Sales Development, Customer Relationship Management, Consultative Approaches, Solution Selling, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Acquisition Management, Value Propositions, Needs Assessment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Meta

    Android App Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Jetpack, Version Control, Android Development, Android Studio, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, Application Design, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Kotlin, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Flows, Data Access, Information Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Global Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Socioeconomics, Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, World History, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, European History, Petroleum Industry, Energy and Utilities, Anthropology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Automation Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering, Data Ethics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Biology, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, Malware Protection, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Firewall, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Cloud Standards, Threat Detection, Event Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    173 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot: Microsoft
  • 软件工程: Peking University
  • ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business: Duke University
  • Estimating and Bidding in Construction: University of California, Davis
  • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Executivo de Vendas, Vendas Consultivas e Prospecção: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Android App Capstone : Meta
  • Global Arctic: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • How to Get Into Robotics: University of Leeds

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