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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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    Macquarie University

    Career planning: Your career, your life

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Writing, Professional Development, Communication, Professional Networking, digital literacy, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Branding, Interviewing Skills

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    268 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Technical Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Writing, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Typography, Proofreading, Multimedia, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Content Management, GitHub, Version Control

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Promotional Video using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Selling Techniques, Video Production, Presentations, Promotional Materials, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Multimedia, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Pluralidades em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Literacy, Vocabulary, Culture, Language Learning, Multilingualism, Grammar

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Negotiation, International Relations

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    657 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Accounting, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Materials Management, Inventory Management System, Process Optimization, Forecasting, Operations Management, Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Performance Measurement

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Art of Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Communication, Leadership, Empowerment, Assertiveness, Planning, Adaptability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Innovation, Business Strategies, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Social Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Behavior Management, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Creating Business Value with Data and Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Governance, Digital Transformation, Data Literacy, Data Strategy, Real Time Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Modeling, Business Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Performance Tuning, Ad Hoc Analysis, Query Languages

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    458 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Personal Development, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Career planning: Your career, your life: Macquarie University
  • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation
  • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
  • Create a Promotional Video using Canva: Coursera
  • Pluralidades em Português Brasileiro: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation: ESSEC Business School
  • Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain: University of California, Irvine
  • The Art of Negotiation: University of California, Irvine
  • Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University

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