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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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    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, User Feedback, Parent Communication, Constructive Feedback, Teaching, Professional Development, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Google Workspace

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    أسس القيادة اليومية

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Teamwork, Strategic Decision-Making, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering HR Competencies & Case Studies for SHRM Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, People Development, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Human Capital, Organizational Development, Professional Networking, Workforce Development, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Case Studies, Change Management, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Branding

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Data Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Data Visualization Software, Looker (Software), Technical Communication, Power BI, Stakeholder Engagement, Interviewing Skills

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · 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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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Biology, Integration Testing, Bioinformatics, Research Design, Data Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Policy Development, Analytical Skills, Forecasting, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, AI Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety and Security, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    NVIDIA

    The Fundamentals of RDMA Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, System Programming, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Enterprise Architecture, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Modeling, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Decision Making, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: IBM
  • Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms: Coursera
  • أسس القيادة اليومية: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mastering HR Competencies & Case Studies for SHRM Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Data Storytelling: DeepLearning.AI
  • HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development: Coursera
  • Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis: University of Michigan
  • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
  • The Fundamentals of RDMA Programming: NVIDIA

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