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Professional Development Courses

Professional development courses can help you learn effective communication, leadership strategies, time management, and conflict resolution. You can build skills in networking, personal branding, and project management techniques. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, collaboration platforms, and performance tracking systems, showing how these skills can enhance teamwork and productivity in various professional settings.


Popular Professional Development Courses and Certifications


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    The University of Sydney

    Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Community Development, Public History, Anthropology, Land Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    292 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Workflow Management, Business Planning, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Customer Relationship Management

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Acción Comunitaria. Enfoques para la transformación social

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Media and Communications, Public Policies, Health Policy, Policy Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Social Sciences, Community Health, Advocacy, Public Health, Research Methodologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, General Science and Research, Critical Thinking, Probability, Research Design, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Experimentation, Investigation, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de Liderança com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Culture Transformation, Visionary, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Auditing, Self-Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Cloud Applications, Email Automation, Data Management

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Proactive Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Security Testing, Exploit development, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    PMP Formulas

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Procurement, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Cost Management, Project Estimation, Microsoft Excel, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Variance Analysis, Forecasting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT for Project Management: Insight, Planning, & Success

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Project Planning, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Timelines, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Prompt Engineering, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Smart Goals, Work Breakdown Structure, Generative AI, Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Debugging

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney: The University of Sydney
  • GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Acción Comunitaria. Enfoques para la transformación social: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentos de Liderança com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs
  • Salesforce Introduction: LearnKartS
  • Proactive Computer Security: University of Colorado System
  • PMP Formulas: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Python: Arizona State University
  • ChatGPT for Project Management: Insight, Planning, & Success: Vanderbilt University

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