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.

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Marketing and Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Video Production, Marketing, Copywriting, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions, E-Commerce, Web Design and Development, Photography, Persona Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Vocabulary, Intercultural Competence, Language Learning, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, LinkedIn, Writing, Business Communication, Instagram, Concision
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Content Creation, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Paid media, Marketing Budgets, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Persona Development, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Marketing Materials, Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Brand Management
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, User Research, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Usability, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Blogs, Content Development and Management, Content Management, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, User Accounts, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Human Capital, Process Analysis, Financial Accounting, Process Management, People Management, Go To Market Strategy, Branding, Capital Budgeting, Marketing, Financial Reporting, Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Corporate Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Content Creation, Creativity
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Employee Engagement, Marketing Management, Global Marketing, Internal Communications, Customer experience strategy (CX), Human Resources, Organizational Change, Consumer Behaviour, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Campaign Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, General Networking, Data Security, Vulnerability, Public Safety and National Security, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months