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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, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Concision, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Communication, Professionalism, Recruitment

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Skillshare

    Personal & Professional Development: Digital Norms for Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Virtual Teams, Culture Transformation, Telecommuting, Assertiveness, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Productivity, Professional Development, Time Management, Empathy, Scheduling, Prioritization, Expectation Management, Interpersonal Communications, Organizational Change, Discussion Facilitation, Dealing With Ambiguity, Communication Strategies, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Professional Presentation Design and Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Animations, Oral Expression, Multimedia, Public Speaking, Visual Design, Case Studies, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Data Visualization, Content Creation, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 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
  • H

    HRCI

    Workforce Development and Organizational Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Adult Learning Principles, Succession Planning, Performance Improvement, Quality Improvement, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Organizational Development, Employee Training, Human Resources, Process Improvement, Training Programs, Quality Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Management Training And Development, Human Resource Strategy, Job Analysis, People Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Needs Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Michigan

    Personal and Professional Development

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Brand Awareness, Relationship Management, Goal-Oriented, Growth Mindedness, Brand Management, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Team Building, Workforce Development, Value Propositions, Culture Transformation, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Purpose Driven Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Sustainability Reporting, Leadership and Management, Sustainability Standards, Smart Goals, Team Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal-Oriented, Strategic Communication, Analytics, Communication Planning, Power BI, Decision Making, Microsoft Copilot, Communication Strategies, Decision Tree Learning, Communication

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Madecraft

    Career Building and Transitions

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, LinkedIn, Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Professional Networking, Accountability, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Visionary, Interviewing Skills, Accountability Frameworks, Web Presence, Proofreading, Professional Development, Job Analysis, Storytelling, Editing, Professionalism

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    SUNY SimAcademy: Professional Development for Healthcare Sim

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Evaluation, Simulations, Health Education, Virtual Environment, Safety Standards, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Madecraft

    Personal Brand Management and Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Composure, Influencing, Positivity, Communication, Public Speaking, Brand Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Executive Presence, Brand Marketing, Branding, Presentations, Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Storytelling, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Virtual Networking

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Microsoft

    Employee Development & Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Smart Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Constructive Feedback, Team Collaboration, Goal Setting, People Development, Empathy, Coaching, Business Communication, Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Madecraft

    Professional Public Speaking

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

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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