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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


  • J

    JetBrains

    Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Scripting, Data Processing, Package and Software Management, Code Review, Computational Logic, NumPy, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to JavaScript Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Program Development, Web Development Tools, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Validation, Javascript, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Software Design, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Testing and Debugging in .NET Core Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, Software Testing, Performance Testing, Unit Testing, Test Engineering, System Testing, Test Tools, Test Automation, Testability, Integration Testing, Performance Stress Testing, .NET Framework, Performance Tuning, Software Development Tools

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Model View Controller, Restful API, Secure Coding, Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Development Testing, Back-End Web Development, Security Controls, API Design, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Frameworks, Application Security, Database Development

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Designing Project Information Hubs for Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Data Management, Communication Planning, Data Integrity, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Network Troubleshooting, Information Management, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Data Maintenance, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Team Performance Management, Communication Systems, Communication Strategies, Knowledge Transfer, Strategic Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Git Essentials for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Development Environment, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Stress Management, Resilience, Optimism, Crisis Intervention, Occupational Health, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Injury Prevention, Case Studies, Health Promotion, Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness, Needs Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Git and GitHub Features

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Web Presence, Software Documentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Open Source Programming - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Scripting Languages, Code Reusability, Test Script Development, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, File I/O, Development Testing, Web Development, Scripting, Program Development, Other Programming Languages, Database Software, Open Source Technology, Database Management, Database Development, Database Application

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    JavaScript Data and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Development Testing, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Script Development, Code Reusability, Web Applications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Technical Documentation, Frontend Performance, Debugging, Performance Testing, Maintainability, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Data Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Climate and Climate Change in New Jersey

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Physical Science, Data Collection, Mitigation, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience, Rapport Building, Influencing, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Executive Presence, Program Management, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Team Performance Management, Public Speaking, Team Building, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding: JetBrains
  • Introduction to JavaScript Programming: Microsoft
  • Testing and Debugging in .NET Core Applications: EDUCBA
  • PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps: Board Infinity
  • Designing Project Information Hubs for Performance: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Git Essentials for Beginners: Packt
  • Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool: Duke University
  • Advanced Git and GitHub Features: Packt
  • Open Source Programming - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • JavaScript Data and Applications: Microsoft

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