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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Psychology, Life Sciences, Anatomy, Business, Physiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Autonomous Vehicle Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Control Systems, Apache Hive, Big Data, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Design, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Vision, Laboratory Experience, Databases, Systems Architecture, Distributed Computing, Simulations, Global Positioning Systems, Business Intelligence, Robotics, Automation

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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Making Your First Virtual Reality Game

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, Ideation, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Data Ethics, Development Testing, Human Computer Interaction

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CentraleSupélec

    Two Speed IT: How Companies Can Surf the Digital Wave, a BCG Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Business Transformation, Workforce Management, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Operational Efficiency, Information Technology, Product Strategy, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Management, Cost Management, Business Analysis, Expectation Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    English for Effective Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources, Office Management, Leadership and Management, Business Communication, Recruitment, Business Writing, Grammar, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institute for the Future

    Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Planning, Action Oriented, Planning, Community Organizing, Strategic Thinking, Optimism, Social Impact, Creative Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Leadership, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    283 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Personal Training: Sales and Client Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales, Customer Retention, Consultative Selling, Customer Acquisition Management, Performance Measurement, Customer Relationship Building, Professional Development, Customer Engagement, Exercise Science, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Business Interviews: Communication, Research & Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Research, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Professionalism, Non-Verbal Communication, Professional Development, Branding, Virtual Teams, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Self-Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Geostatistics, Water Resources, Production Process, Hydraulics, Emerging Technologies, Analytical Testing

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

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    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Containerization, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Team Building and Leadership in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    HEC Paris

    CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Strategic Leadership, Accountability, Resilience, Personal Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Innovation, Presentations, Forecasting, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Autonomous Vehicle Engineering: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Making Your First Virtual Reality Game: University of London
  • Two Speed IT: How Companies Can Surf the Digital Wave, a BCG Perspective: CentraleSupélec
  • English for Effective Business Communications: University of California, Irvine
  • Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action: Institute for the Future
  • Personal Training: Sales and Client Retention: American Council on Exercise
  • Business Interviews: Communication, Research & Tips: Coursera
  • Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production: L&T EduTech
  • Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Google Cloud

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