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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Concision, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Job Analysis, Business Communication, Communication, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Recruitment

    ★ 4.8 (17K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Performance Management and Talent Development

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Management Training And Development, Smart Goals, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Onboarding, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Goal Setting, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Team Management, New Hire Orientations, Employee Retention, Performance Improvement, Team Leadership, Performance Analysis, Behavioral Management, Job Evaluation, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Portfolio Development in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Case Studies, Canva (Software), Information Architecture, Digital Design, Visual Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Portfolio Management, Target Audience, Design Strategies, Layout Design, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Smart Goals, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Communication, General Networking, Events and Conferences, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Delivering Quality Work with Agility

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Operational Efficiency, Professional Development, Accountability, Time Management, Agile Methodology, Plan Execution, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, Planning, Process Improvement, Client Services, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Process Development, Communication Planning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication, Decision Making

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Body Language for Effective Professional Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Presentations, Self-Awareness

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Business Etiquette for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Social Skills, Business Communication, Cultural Diversity, Non-Verbal Communication, Diversity Awareness, Professionalism, Rapport Building, Follow Through, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Digital Communications, Executive Presence

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Public Speaking Skills for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Executive Presence, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Composure, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Intel

    Fostering Engagement in the Age of Digital Distraction

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teamwork, Collaboration, Classroom Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Collaboration, Innovation, Motivational Skills, Technology Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Professional Communication & Career Growth Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Active Listening, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation, Discussion Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Social Skills, Interviewing Skills, Oral Comprehension, Communication Strategies, Value Propositions, Applicant Tracking Systems, Writing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Personal Development And Business Productivity - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Empathy, Strategic Decision-Making, Productivity, Decisiveness, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Stress Management, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Mental Concentration, Growth Mindedness, Logical Reasoning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Prioritization, Personal Development, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Madecraft

    Professional Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Driving engagement, Presentations, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Growth Mindedness, Recognizing Others, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Business Communication, Professional Development, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Executive Presence, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Target Audience

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular professional development courses

  • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
  • Performance Management and Talent Development: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Portfolio Development in Canva: Coursera
  • Networking: University of Minnesota
  • Delivering Quality Work with Agility: IBM
  • Body Language for Effective Professional Communication: EDUCBA
  • Business Etiquette for Professional Success: EDUCBA
  • Public Speaking Skills for Professional Success: EDUCBA
  • Fostering Engagement in the Age of Digital Distraction: Intel
  • Professional Communication & Career Growth Skills: EDUCBA

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