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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


  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Reasoning Across the Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Chemistry, Social Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Case Studies

    4.4 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    MLOps Tools: MLflow and Hugging Face

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Hugging Face, Containerization, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Microsoft Azure, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning Software, GitHub

    3.8 stars, 69 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (69) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Advanced Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Build & Use Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Risking, Microsoft 365, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Governance, Agentic Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 81 reviews, Advanced, Course, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (81) · Advanced · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Logo Design, Style Guides, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Design, Motion Graphics, Branding, AI powered creativity, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Content Creation, Photo Editing, File Management, Layout Design

    4.5 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (38) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Voxy

    Low Intermediate English: Personal Growth & Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, English Language, Professional Development, Personal Development, Language Competency, Nutrition Education, Language Learning, Relationship Building, Grammar, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication

    4.4 stars, 13 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Increase Reading Comprehension with Actively Learn

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Data Collection, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Curriculum Planning, Childhood Education and Development, Social Studies

    4.4 stars, 155 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (155) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Generative AI and ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Regulatory Compliance, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Risking, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Fine-tuning

    4.2 stars, 31 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Meditation & Breathwork, Creativity, Mental Health, Mental Concentration

    4.7 stars, 117 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Aptly

    Land Your Next Role

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Job Evaluation, Goal Setting, Job Analysis, Writing, Applicant Tracking Systems, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Communication, Follow Through

    4.7 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Fundamentals of Azure Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Apache Spark, Microsoft Azure, Data Integration, Data Lakes, File Systems, Data Processing, Big Data, File Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage

    4.3 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for HR Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, AI Enablement, Human Resources, Technical Communication, Human Resource Strategy, Technical Documentation, Decision Intelligence, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, People Development, Generative AI, Interviewing Skills, Program Standards, Job Evaluation, Performance Review, Consolidation, Focus Group, Verification And Validation, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    RiskWise.

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Asset Protection, Underwriting, Long Term Care, Risk Mitigation, Economics, Loss Prevention, Wealth Management, Disabilities, Financial Services, Risk Analysis, Finance, Financial Planning, Property Management, Human Capital, Property and Real Estate, Behavioral Management

    4.8 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • MLOps Tools: MLflow and Hugging Face: Duke University
  • Advanced Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Build & Use Agents: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Canva Design Essentials: Skillshare
  • Low Intermediate English: Personal Growth & Well-Being: Voxy
  • Increase Reading Comprehension with Actively Learn: Coursera
  • Generative AI and ESG: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Land Your Next Role: Aptly
  • Fundamentals of Azure Databricks: Packt

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