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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Investing and Portfolio Management

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Wealth Management, Asset Protection, Brokerage, Financial Market, Return On Investment, International Finance, Asset Management, Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Securities (Finance), Risk Management, Securities Trading, Capital Markets, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Product Management, ChatGPT, Scalability, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Product Development, Innovation, Product Requirements, AI Personalization, Product Knowledge

    4.3 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (40) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Programming for the Internet of Things Project

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Specification, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, Test Case, System Requirements, System Design and Implementation, Development Testing, System Testing, Prototyping, Program Development, Software Documentation, Hardware Architecture, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 957 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (957) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Grant Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Grant Writing, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Proposal Writing, Generative AI, Grant Applications, Proposal Development

    4.3 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Information Systems Auditing and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Auditing, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Auditors Report, Internal Auditing, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Auditing, Quality Assessment, Project Coordination, Quality Assurance, Information Systems Security, Presentations

    4.6 stars, 42 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (42) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability Frameworks, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Accountability, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Stress Management, Professional Development, Team Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Innovation, Safety Culture

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    التحضير لإدارة الموارد البشرية

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Compensation Strategy, Staff Management, Management Training And Development, People Management, Compensation Management, Team Motivation, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics

    4.8 stars, 297 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (297) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Communicating Data Insights with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Get Started with Microsoft Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Document Management, File Management, Collaborative Software, Calendar Management, Microsoft Excel, People Management, Project Management

    4.7 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (59) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Web Servers, Linux, Software Installation

    4.6 stars, 146 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (146) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Healthcare Leadership for Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Design Thinking, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Initiative and Leadership, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Leadership Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Personal Development, Health Education, Community Health, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science

    4.9 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, UI/UX Strategy, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Experience Design, Usability Testing, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, Application Design, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Prototyping

    4.6 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular professional skills courses

  • Investing and Portfolio Management: John Wiley & Sons
  • AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship: STARWEAVER
  • Programming for the Internet of Things Project: University of California, Irvine
  • AI for Grant Writing: Kennesaw State University
  • Information Systems Auditing and Governance: Packt
  • Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams: Coursera
  • التحضير لإدارة الموارد البشرية: University of Minnesota
  • Communicating Data Insights with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Get Started with Microsoft Teams: Coursera
  • Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets: Coursera

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