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.

McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Mentorship, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Resilience, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Operating System Administration, Database Administration, Routing Protocols, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Scripting Languages, Web Development, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Software Development
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Mainframe Technologies, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Agile Software Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, File I/O
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
SAS
Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Statistical Reporting, Data Import/Export, Requirements Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Software, Data Validation, Analysis, Data Access, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Governance, Zero Trust Network Access, Threat Detection, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Security, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, z/OS, Mainframe Technologies, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Unix, IBM DB2, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Database Management Systems, Hardware Architecture, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Infrastructure Architecture, Computing Platforms, System Programming, Linux, Control Panels
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Acceptance Testing, System Testing, Functional Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Quality Assurance, Behavior-Driven Development, Unit Testing, Issue Tracking, Test Data, Test Case, Browser Compatibility, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Root Cause Analysis, Regression Testing, Quality Assurance and Control, Test Tools, Quality Assessment, Quality Management Systems
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Trustworthiness, Performance Appraisal, Goal Setting, Performance Review, Employee Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Performance Management, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Collaborative Software, Discussion Facilitation, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Analysis, Agile Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Infrastructure, Operating System Administration, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, OSI Models, Hardening, Package and Software Management, Application Security, Cloud Management, Disaster Recovery, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware, Technical Support and Services
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Composure, Positivity, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Expression, Executive Presence, Presentations, Assertiveness, Employee Coaching, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Leadership, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Communication, Resilience, Trustworthiness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, AI Workflows, Data Quality, Data Governance, Text Mining, AI Integrations, Data Capture, Operational Databases, Data Integrity, Data Store, Site Reliability Engineering, Database Systems, Requirements Analysis, Database Development, Software Documentation, Dependency Analysis
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months