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Professional skills courses can help you learn effective communication, time management, negotiation techniques, and leadership strategies. You can build skills in conflict resolution, networking, and project management, which are crucial in various work environments. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, project management platforms, and collaboration apps that enhance your ability to work efficiently and lead teams.


Popular Professional Skills Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    Generative AI for Sales Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Lead Generation, Sales Prospecting, LinkedIn, B2B Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Email Marketing, Responsible AI, Marketing Collateral

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Logo Design, Photography, Brand Strategy, Photo Editing, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Branding, Color Theory, Adobe InDesign, Design, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Art History, Style Guides

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Vibe coding, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Software Development, DevSecOps, Natural Language Processing, AI Security, CI/CD, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Context Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    Principles of Financial Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Accruals, Depreciation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Investments, Loans, Strategic Decision-Making, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Product Owners

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Product Management, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Stakeholder Engagement, Context Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Food and Beverage, Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Health Informatics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Document Management, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Creativity, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Evaluate and Create Your Emotional Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Resilience, Professional Development, Health And Wellness Coaching, Application Design, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Content Management, Digital Design, User Centered Design

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plot (Graphics), Probability & Statistics, Rmarkdown, Statistical Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning, GitHub

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Database Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Dataflow, PostgreSQL, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, Big Data, Data Migration, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Operational Databases, Database Design, Database Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Database Design, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Data Migration, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Software Documentation, SQL, Dashboard, Artificial Intelligence, Database Management, Data Visualization, Large Language Modeling, Gap Analysis, Data Analysis, Automation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Income Statement, Risk Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Generative AI for Sales Professionals: IBM
  • Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM
  • Principles of Financial Leadership: University of Cambridge
  • Generative AI for Product Owners: IBM
  • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
  • Prompt Engineering: Vanderbilt University
  • Evaluate and Create Your Emotional Toolkit: Coursera
  • Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Google Cloud Database Engineer: Google Cloud

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