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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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    Google Cloud

    Intro to Generative AI: A Beginner's Primer on Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Generative Model Architectures, Regulatory Compliance, AI Product Strategy, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Management, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing

    4.6
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    11K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Emotional and Social Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Interviewing and Resume Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Oral Expression, Concision, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Business Writing, Cultural Responsiveness, Recruitment, Adaptability, Communication, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    761 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Career planning: Your career, your life

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Writing, Professional Development, Communication, Proactivity, Smart Goals, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Digital Advertising, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Conflict Management, Health Information Management, Patient Communication, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    987 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Kanban Principles, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Agile Project Management, Cloud-Native Computing, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Analytics, Business Analytics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Career Support Community and Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Workforce Development, Strategic Partnership, Project Implementation, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Be Your Best Creative Self

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Social Skills, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Branding, Creative Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Grow as a Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Initiative and Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Relationship Building, Technology Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Neural Networks and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Calculus

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    124K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business Review

    Develop Talent and Coach for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Employee Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Adaptability, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Training and Development, Employee Performance Management, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Active Listening

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intro to Generative AI: A Beginner's Primer on Core Concepts: Google Cloud
  • Emotional and Social Intelligence: University of California, Davis
  • Interviewing and Resume Writing in English: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Career planning: Your career, your life: Macquarie University
  • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
  • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
  • Career Support Community and Resources: Goodwill Industries International
  • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Grow as a Manager: Google

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