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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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    Queen Mary University of London

    Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Motivational Skills

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    75 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Boost Your Cybersecurity Career

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Threat Modeling, Generative AI, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Generative Model Architectures, Malware Protection, Prompt Engineering, Exploitation techniques, Anomaly Detection, Large Language Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Incident Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    153 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Mobile App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, iOS Development, Other Mobile Programming Languages, Flutter (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Apple iOS, Android Studio, Computer Programming Tools, Application Development, Swift Programming, Test Tools, React Native, Apple Xcode, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Cross Platform Development, Software Testing, Cloud Hosting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    221 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Physiology, Preventative Care, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    631 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Capstone: Your Story

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    462 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    職場素養 (Professionalism)

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Oral Expression, Knowledge Transfer, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Literacy, Business Communication, Proactivity, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Executive Presence, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Liberal Arts

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    431 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Data Science, Brand Management, Analytics, Data Literacy, Data Strategy, Culture Transformation, Marketing, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Brand Strategy, Customer Insights, Customer Engagement, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advertising

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    471 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Productivity Software, Consolidation, Collaborative Software, Setting Appointments, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Time Management, Delegation Skills, Team Oriented, Document Management, Workflow Management, Goal Setting, Project Management, User Accounts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    778 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Toronto

    The City and You: Find Your Best Place

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Crisis Management, Creativity, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Economic Development, Human Development, Demography, Economics, International Relations, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Advanced Analytics, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Debugging, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Scripting, User Interface (UI)

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Business Process, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Data Analysis Software, Application Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Legal Risk, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, New Product Development, Product Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    449 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
  • Generative AI: Boost Your Cybersecurity Career : IBM
  • Introduction to Mobile App Development: IBM
  • Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Capstone: Your Story: Wesleyan University
  • 職場素養 (Professionalism) : National Taiwan University
  • Leadership Through Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp: Coursera
  • The City and You: Find Your Best Place: University of Toronto
  • Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros: Coursera

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