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Professional Skills Courses

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


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    Universitat de Barcelona

    The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Target Audience

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    553 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Team Management, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Intellectual Property, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Case Studies, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Unix Commands, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Shell Script, System Configuration, Collaborative Software, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity in modern organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Cyber Attacks, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Agile Methodology, Cyber Risk, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, TCP/IP, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Infographics, Peer Review, Communication, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Concision, Diagram Design, Trustworthiness, Planning, Organizational Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    453 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Timelines, Change Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Planning, Project Documentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Photo Editing, Professional Networking, Social Media Content, Social Media, Professional Development, Branding, Search Engine Optimization, Business Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    302 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Literacy, Bayesian Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Descriptive Statistics, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    349 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    HRCI

    Compensation and Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Job Evaluation, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Analysis, Payroll Systems, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Employee Retention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    451 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Leading People and Teams Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Team Building, Recruitment, Team Management, Talent Management, Coaching, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    580 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Howard University

    Project Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Project Closure, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The entrepreneur's guide for beginners: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation
  • Cybersecurity in modern organizations: Coursera
  • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
  • Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management: Rice University
  • 5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile: Coursera
  • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
  • Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Compensation and Benefits: HRCI

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