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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, AI literacy, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Prompt Patterns, Data Analysis, Debugging, Exploratory Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Databases, Context Engineering, Data Validation, Code Reusability

    4.8 stars, 85 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Marketing, Communication, and PR

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing and Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Storytelling, Communication Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Creation, User Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    إدارة شركات المستقبل

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Organizational Change, Goal Setting, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Professional Development, Change Management, Motivational Skills, Personal Development, Coordinating, Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, People Development, Decision Making, Leadership, Coordination

    4.7 stars, 105 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Scanning, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Security Software, Cyber Operations, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Remote Access Systems, Test Tools, Windows PowerShell, System Testing, Command-Line Interface

    4.8 stars, 203 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (203) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Management Tools and Security Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Security Strategy, Network Security, Firewall, Cloud Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Services, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Key Management

    4.7 stars, 546 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Business Reporting, Supply Chain, Sustainable Design, Proposal Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Systems, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Annual Reports, Performance Reporting, Leadership and Management, Performance Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Sales Presentations

    4.7 stars, 373 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (373) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Data Analysis with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Histogram, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis

    4.4 stars, 114 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (114) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Storytelling and Pro-Level Editing for YouTube Success

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Video Production, Instagram, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Content Creation, Editing, Adobe Premiere, Social Media Content, Motion Graphics, Videography, Visual Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Media Production, Cinematography, TikTok, Driving engagement, Knowledge of Apple Software

    3.6 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.6 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Recruiting Analytics and Talent Pipeline Management

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Talent Pipelining, Professional Networking, Recruitment Strategies, Relationship Building, Talent Sourcing, Performance Metric, Applicant Tracking Systems, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Consultative Approaches, Process Improvement, Change Management, Performance Improvement, Performance Reporting, Market Research, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analytics

    5 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (30) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Global Marketing, Branding, Brand Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 260 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (260) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Programming, Analytics, Policy Development, Data Analysis Software, Analytical Skills, Statistical Software, Forecasting, R Programming, Research Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Ggplot2

    4.6 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Development for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Innovation, Persona Development, Product Management, Team Management, Conceptual Design, Prototyping, Team Performance Management, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Design and Product, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Product Development, Marketing, Product Marketing

    4.9 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular professional skills courses

  • Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
  • Marketing, Communication, and PR: Microsoft
  • إدارة شركات المستقبل: University of London
  • Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Azure Management Tools and Security Solutions: Microsoft
  • Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent: University of Colorado System
  • Data Analysis with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Storytelling and Pro-Level Editing for YouTube Success: Skillshare
  • Recruiting Analytics and Talent Pipeline Management: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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