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.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Visual Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Communication, Professionalism, World History, Self-Awareness, Higher Education
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Requirements, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Risk Control, Consumer Lending, Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Financial Regulations, Legal Risk, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Case Studies, Financial Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Compensation Analysis, Benefits Administration, Workers Compensation, Human Resources, Human Resource Policies, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Labor Compliance, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Human Resource Management, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compliance Management, Disabilities, HR Tech
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Data Capture, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Applied Machine Learning, Metadata Management, LangChain, Document Management, Embeddings, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Model Evaluation, AI Integrations, Data Pipelines, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Installation, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Proactivity, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Responsible AI, Trend Analysis, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Requirements Management, Scheduling, Requirements Elicitation, Feasibility Studies, Project Planning, Project Management, Timelines, Change Control, Project Documentation, Change Requests, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Knowledge, Product Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Gap Analysis, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Fine-tuning, Model Training, Agentic systems, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Total Seminars
Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Security Awareness, System Configuration, Data Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Networking Hardware, Computer Systems, General Networking, Computer Literacy, Hardware Troubleshooting, Local Area Networks, Information Technology Operations, Computer Science, Business Support Systems, Business Operations
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Advocacy, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Market Trend, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Portfolio Management, Financial Forecasting, Market Dynamics, Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks