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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


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    University of Michigan

    Intermediate PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Text Mining, Transaction Processing

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    337 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Strategic Sales Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Case Studies, Sales, Business Planning, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Market Intelligence, Product Planning, Competitive Intelligence, Business Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Development, Business Strategy

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    524 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Knowledge Transfer, Intellectual Property, Technology Strategies, Commercialization, Technical Management, New Product Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Needs Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Behavior Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    357 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Digital Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Technology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Governance, Market Dynamics, Court Systems, E-Commerce, Political Sciences, Automation, Digital Transformation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Data Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Governance, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
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    165 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Game Theory, Financial Policy, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Consumer Behaviour, Investments, Labor Relations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    User Research and Design

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics, Statistical Analysis

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Development Environment, Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, YAML, Software Development Methodologies, Software-Defined Networking, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, JSON, Data Modeling, Version Control, Network Protocols

    4.7
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    真格—北大在线创业课堂

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Team Building, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Marketing Strategies, Business Writing, Business Development, Business Valuation, Proposal Development, Business Strategy, Commercial Laws, Innovation

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    180 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Introducción a la Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Development, Human Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn Typescript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Node.JS, Web Development Tools, React.js, Server Side, Javascript, Data Structures, Web Development, Data Validation, Web Design, Computer Programming

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology)

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Data Collection, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intermediate PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • Strategic Sales Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Digital Governance: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale: Rice University
  • User Research and Design: University of Minnesota
  • Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • 真格—北大在线创业课堂: Peking University
  • Introducción a la Psicología: Universidad Austral

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