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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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    McMaster University

    Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Mentorship, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Open Mindset, Resilience, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Communication as a Technical Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Business Communication, Communication, Trustworthiness, Engineering Management, Team Management, Technical Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Supervision, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Coaching

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    Coursera

    How to Series on Personal Development Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Courage, Accountability, Personal Integrity, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Assertiveness, Resourcefulness, Open Mindset, Goal Setting

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    UBITS

    Delega tareas sin sentir que pierdes el control

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Prioritization, Employee Training, Empowerment, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Trustworthiness, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Management, Leadership, Verification And Validation, Strategic Leadership, Productivity, Performance Analysis

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    IBM

    People and Soft Skills Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Teamwork, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Agile Project Management, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Organizational Change, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Open Mindset, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Employee Training, Safety Culture, Self-Awareness

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Personal Development, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Stress Management, Human Learning, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Mental Health, Psychology, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Business, Physiology, Anatomy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UBITS

    Comunicación para equipos multigeneracionales

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Team Management, Leadership, Productivity, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration, Workplace inclusivity, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy

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    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Cooperation, Decision Making, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Peer Review, Team Management, Independent Thinking, Personal Development, Empathy, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Rapport Building, Critical Thinking, Mentorship, Communication Strategies, People Management, Leadership Development, Communication

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    University of Cambridge

    Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Teaching, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Human Development, Differentiated Instruction, Neurology, Diversity Awareness, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Successful Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Collaboration, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Influencing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential: McMaster University
  • Communication as a Technical Leader: University of Colorado Boulder
  • How to Series on Personal Development Topics: Coursera
  • Delega tareas sin sentir que pierdes el control: UBITS
  • People and Soft Skills Assessment : IBM
  • The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Comunicación para equipos multigeneracionales: UBITS
  • Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback: University of Michigan

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