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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


  • S

    Simplilearn

    Agile and Project Management Mastery for Scrum Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, User Story, Project Management, Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Backlogs, Risk Mitigation, Project Management Software, Scaled Agile Framework, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Analysis, Team Performance Management, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives

    4.6 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (26) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 459 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (459) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Accounts Payable & Receivable Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Invoicing, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounting Software, Loss Prevention, Financial Controls, Auditing, Fraud detection, Vendor Management, Internal Controls, Payment Processing, Cash Management, Document Management, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows

    2.7 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 2.7 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    The Finance of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Financial Systems, Finance, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Climate Change Programs, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Corporate Finance, Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Policy, Corporate Strategy, Credit Risk, Financial Regulation, Investments, Climate Change Adaptation, Investment Management, Sustainable Business

    4.6 stars, 131 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (131) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Foundations of Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Data Presentation, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Digital Marketing, Apache Hadoop, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Machine Learning Methods, AI Personalization, Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Predictive Modeling

    4.6 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (33) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture

    4.6 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Health Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Presentation, Stakeholder Communications, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

    4.7 stars, 302 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (302) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Digital Customer Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Point of Sale, Customer Relationship Building, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Brand Loyalty, Driving engagement, Customer Retention, Order Delivery, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, Drive Engagement, Social Media Content, Target Market, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Business Marketing

    4.9 stars, 69 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Optimism, Open Mindset, Empowerment, Planning, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

    4.5 stars, 66 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (66) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Financial Leadership in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Vendor Management, Capital Expenditure, Hospitality Services, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Cost Management, Financial Statements, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Performance Measurement, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Leadership

    4.9 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (32) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Effective Communication for Project Stakeholders and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Professional Development, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Analysis, Knowledge Transfer, Storytelling

    4.5 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Liderazgo

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Project Management Life Cycle, Decision Making, Leadership, Management Training And Development, Motivational Skills, Recognizing Others, Professionalism, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication Strategies, Self-Motivation, Project Management

    4.7 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Agile and Project Management Mastery for Scrum Leaders: Simplilearn
  • Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch: Coursera
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable Operations: Coursera
  • The Finance of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
  • Foundations of Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Pearson
  • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
  • Google Digital Customer Engagement: Google
  • Futures Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Financial Leadership in Hospitality: STARWEAVER

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