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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


  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Investments, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Investment Management, Philanthropy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Services, Loans, Due Diligence, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Equities, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Fundraising

    4.6 stars, 218 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Communication with Stakeholders

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Strategic Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication Strategies, Rapport Building, Project Management, Cultural Diversity, Business Communication, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Relationship Building, Influencing, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.5 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    The R Programming Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, R (Software), Debugging, R Programming, Data Structures, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Program Development, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Computational Logic, Software Installation

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Training and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Mentorship, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Nurse Education, Adult Education, Coaching, Informatics, Instructional Design, Educational Materials

    4.8 stars, 99 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (99) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Quantitative Aptitude Mastery— Exam & Recruitment Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, General Mathematics

    3.7 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    What is Qualitative Research?

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology

    4.7 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Decision Making, Overcoming Obstacles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Asset Protection, Data Security, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Key Management, Security Controls, Securities (Finance), Multi-Factor Authentication, Ledgers (Accounting), Authentications, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Accounting Systems, Financial Market, Market Data, Financial Regulations

    4.7 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Adobe

    Ideate and Visualize Creative Ideas Using AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling, Adobe Firefly, AI powered creativity, Prompt Engineering, Adobe Express, Ideation, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Presentations, Writing, Creativity, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Design Thinking, Collaboration, Visual Design, Image Quality

    4.9 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: Quantitative Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Market Research, Revenue Forecasting, Market Opportunities, Quantitative Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Consumer Behaviour, Ideation, Market Analysis, Target Market, Forecasting, Innovation, Target Audience, Needs Assessment, Analysis, Data Collection, Decision Making

    3.7 stars, 33 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (33) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Applied Scrum for Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Scaled Agile Framework, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Product Development, Team Building, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Planning, User Story, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Delivery, Risk Management Framework, Product Management

    4.4 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Strategic Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, User Experience Design, Experience Design, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Management, Content Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Planning, Customer Engagement, Target Audience

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Intermediate · 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

  • L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux: ESSEC Business School
  • Communication with Stakeholders: Microsoft
  • The R Programming Starter Course: Microsoft
  • Nursing Informatics Training and Education: University of Minnesota
  • Quantitative Aptitude Mastery— Exam & Recruitment Prep: Board Infinity
  • What is Qualitative Research?: American Psychological Association
  • Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Ideate and Visualize Creative Ideas Using AI Tools: Adobe
  • Customer Insights: Quantitative Techniques: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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