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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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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Parallel programming

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Algorithms, Functional Design, Java Programming, Other Programming Languages, Performance Tuning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Reinforcement Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    304 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Black-box and White-box Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Testability, Test Case, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Test Engineering, Acceptance Testing, Test Planning, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Test Automation, JUnit, Java Programming

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESCP Business School

    Doing Business in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Retail Store Operations, Business Development, Sustainable Business, Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Negotiation, Investments, Digital Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Consulting Presentations and Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Storytelling, Sales Presentations, Data Storytelling, Management Consulting, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Consultative Approaches, Data Visualization Software, Expectation Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    396 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Business Process, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Application Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Esports

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Video Game Development, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Business Planning, Game Design, Recruitment, Journalism, Fundraising, Workforce Development, Contract Management, Live Streaming, Higher Education, Academic Advising, Relationship Building, Market Dynamics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    273 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Document Management, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, File Management, Personal Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Team Software Engineering with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, LLM Application, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Large Language Modeling, Dependency Analysis, Security Testing, Debugging, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Business Writing, Motivational Skills, Empathy, Decision Making, Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Pulmonology, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Respiration, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Health Assessment, Physiology, Chronic Diseases, Vulnerability

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethical Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Data Ethics, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Communication, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Analytical Skills, Market Dynamics, Responsible AI, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Parallel programming: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone: IBM
  • Black-box and White-box Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Doing Business in Europe: ESCP Business School
  • Consulting Presentations and Storytelling: Emory University
  • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Esports: University of California, Irvine
  • Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs: Coursera
  • Team Software Engineering with AI: DeepLearning.AI
  • Communication Skills: Packt

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