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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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leadership in the Water Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Personal Branding Path To Top-1% Personal Brand

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Thought Leadership, Social Media Content, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Personal Development, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategy, Persistence

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    ChatGPT 101 - Supercharge Your Work & Life with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Business Communication, Professional Development, Social Media Content, Financial Planning, Technical Writing, Target Audience, Responsible AI, Stress Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Cultivating Executive Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Influencing, Oral Expression, Composure, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Public Speaking, Business Leadership, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Cognitive flexibility, Active Listening

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Design Thinking, Accounting, Annual Reports, Innovation, Process Design, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Finance, HR Tech

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    O Futuro do trabalho e o novo papel do executivo

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Digital Transformation, Professional Development, Business Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Telecommuting, Emerging Technologies, Robotics, Technology Solutions, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer Nurse Practitioner (NP)

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Professional Development, Nursing Administration, Nursing Process, Care Coordination, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Clinical Leadership, Direct Patient Care, Patient Advocacy, Patient-centered Care, Leadership, Health Administration, Initiative and Leadership, Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Optimism, Goal Setting, Conscientiousness, Resilience, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Persistence, Productivity, Planning, Professional Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ombudsman: A Unique Role in Dispute Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Organizational Development, Discussion Facilitation, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Problem Solving, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Conscientiousness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavioral Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Coaching for Results

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Employee Retention, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Mentorship, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Teamwork, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Business Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Coaching Sales Professionals and Scaling Results

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales Pipelines, Personal Development, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Professional Development, Sales Training, Sales, Account Management, Sales Strategy, Mentorship, Process Optimization, Employee Coaching, Forecasting, Self-Awareness, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Stress Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Leadership in the Water Sector: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Personal Branding Path To Top-1% Personal Brand: Alex Genadinik
  • ChatGPT 101 - Supercharge Your Work & Life with ChatGPT: Packt
  • Cultivating Executive Presence: Creo Incubator
  • Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business: University of Virginia
  • O Futuro do trabalho e o novo papel do executivo: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Healthcare Career Explorer Nurse Practitioner (NP): Coursera
  • The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know: University of Michigan
  • Ombudsman: A Unique Role in Dispute Resolution: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts

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