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Professional Development Courses

Professional development courses cover skills such as leadership, communication, project management, and emotional intelligence. You can learn how to enhance your workplace effectiveness, improve team collaboration, and apply frameworks like Agile or Lean for project success. These courses often include strategies for personal growth and navigating career transitions.

Popular Professional Development Courses and Certifications


  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Strengths-Based Coaching and Employee Development

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Productivity, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Visionary, Peer Review, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Employee Engagement, Value Propositions, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Coaching

    4.9 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Leadership Development for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Employee Coaching, Creative Problem-Solving, Motivational Skills, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Prioritization, Stress Management, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Goal Setting, Time Management, Creative Thinking, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Creativity, Communication

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.8 stars, 221 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Program Management Professional Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Controls, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Mitigation, Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Process Management, Stakeholder Communications, Governance, Project Closure, Project Portfolio Management, Strategic Planning, Program Implementation, Risk Management

    4.4 stars, 65 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (65) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Workplace Culture for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership, Teamwork, digital literacy, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

    4.6 stars, 148 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Professional Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Driving engagement, Active Listening, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Growth Mindedness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Professional Development, Executive Presence, Target Audience

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Communicating to Build Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Team Building, Professionalism, Workplace inclusivity, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Business Communication, Prioritization, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Employee Coaching, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development

    4.6 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    HRCI

    Workforce Development and Organizational Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Adult Learning Principles, Succession Planning, Performance Improvement, Quality Improvement, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Organizational Development, Employee Training, Human Resources, Process Improvement, Training Programs, Quality Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Management Training And Development, Human Resource Strategy, Job Analysis, People Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Needs Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Success Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Data Presentation, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Data Literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management

    4.7 stars, 483 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (483) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Education and Training, Willingness To Learn, Instructional Strategies, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Parent Communication, Constructive Feedback, Learning Strategies

    4.8 stars, 224 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (224) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Communication

    4.7 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Learning & Development 

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI Agents, Developing Training Materials, AI Enablement, Workforce Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Analysis, Learning Management Systems, Generative AI, Instructional Design, AI literacy, HR Tech, Learning Styles, Content Creation, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Childhood Education and Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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How to choose the right Professional Development course

Start with what you want to improve. If you're focused on leadership development, choose courses that cover emotional intelligence, team dynamics, and conflict resolution. If you want to boost your communication skills at work, look for courses that teach effective presentation techniques, active listening, and feedback strategies. Compare these options to find the right fit.

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