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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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    American Psychological Association

    Student Success

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Physiology, Productivity, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Python Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Program Development, Data Structures, Software Documentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    547 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Skills, Accountability, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Performance Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Employee Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Stress Management, Professional Development, Innovation, Self-Awareness

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Management, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention, Employee Training, Employee Onboarding, Leadership Development, Constructive Feedback

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Increasing Real Estate Management Profits: Harnessing Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Financial Modeling, Business Process, Peer Review, Presentations, Property Management, Data Analysis, MySQL, Risk Analysis, Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Analytics, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    244 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Science Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Deductive Reasoning, Peer Review, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Cultural Diversity, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    275 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian School of Business

    A Beginner's Guide to Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Portfolio Management, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Investments, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Securities Trading, Cash Flows, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Market Data, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Linux and Bash for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Unix, Unix Commands, File Systems, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, Remote Access Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Management, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Organizational Change, AI Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Opportunities, Change Management, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Strategy, Generative AI, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Security, Prompt Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    What is Palliative Care?

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Care Coordination, Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    298 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Switches, Data Centers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Network Model, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Student Success: American Psychological Association
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: IBM
  • Python Data Visualization: Rice University
  • Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams: Coursera
  • HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development: Coursera
  • Increasing Real Estate Management Profits: Harnessing Data Analytics: Duke University
  • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
  • A Beginner's Guide to Investing: Indian School of Business
  • Linux and Bash for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation: Starweaver

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