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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.

Popular Professional Skills Courses and Certifications


  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    The Payroll Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Compensation Management, Customer Service, Employee Engagement, Gross Profit, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (585) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Professional Sales Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Cold Calling, Regional Sales, Consultative Selling, Lead Generation, Selling Techniques, Sales Training, B2B Sales, Sales Management, Agentic Workflows, Closing (Sales), Sales, Sales Operations, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Sales Pipelines, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Campaign Management

    ★ 4.6 (399) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI HR Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, HR Tech, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Professional Development, Policy Development, New Hire Orientations, Communication, Communication Planning, Human Development, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (8.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Closing (Sales), Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Performance Analysis, Organizational Skills, Persona Development

    ★ 4.9 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Assertiveness Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Empowerment, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Tactfulness, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Leadership Development, De-escalation Techniques, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Empathy, Composure, Behavioral Management

    ★ 4.7 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication, Target Audience, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Collaboration, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Organizational Structure, Discussion Facilitation, Stress Management

    ★ 4.6 (428) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional IQ Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Personal Development, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Personal Integrity, Decisiveness, Leadership, Personal Attributes, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Problem Solving, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Feedback Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Performance Review, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Personal Development

    ★ 4.7 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Coaching Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Drive Engagement, People Development, Team Performance Management, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Happiness Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Compassion, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Integrity, Relationship Building, Psychology, Culture, Physiology

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Discussion Facilitation, Proposal Development, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Problem Solving, Planning, Cognitive flexibility

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Delegation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Productivity, Supervision, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Team Management, Management Training And Development, Leadership, Leadership Development, Overcoming Objections, Staff Management, Follow Through, Coordinating, Overcoming Obstacles, Empowerment, Accountability Frameworks, Expectation Management

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Payroll Professional: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Professional Sales Mastery: Coursera
  • Generative AI HR Professional: Vanderbilt University
  • Negotiation Skills: LearnKartS
  • Assertiveness Skills: Packt
  • Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations: IBM
  • Professional IQ Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Feedback Skills: Packt
  • Coaching Skills: Packt
  • Happiness Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

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