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Career Development Courses

Career development courses can help you learn resume writing, interview techniques, networking strategies, and personal branding. You can build skills in setting career goals, navigating workplace dynamics, and leveraging feedback for growth. Many courses introduce tools like LinkedIn for professional networking, online portfolios for showcasing work, and assessment tools for identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

Popular Career Development Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Pearson

    Test-Driven Development for JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Unit Testing, Test Script Development, TypeScript, Angular, Test Case, Software Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Testability, Development Testing, Code Coverage, Test Automation, Browser Compatibility, Test Tools, Integration Testing, Javascript, Node.JS, UI Components, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Back-end Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, MongoDB, NoSQL, Flask (Web Framework), Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Databases, Back-End Web Development, IBM Cloud, Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Applications, Microservices, Application Development

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    JavaScript Development Tools and React

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), React.js, Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Software Development Tools, Node.JS, Development Environment, Development Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Server Side, Scripting, Javascript, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Journey Mapping, Customer experience improvement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, User Research, Customer Engagement, Market Research, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Needs Assessment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Unix Commands, Shell Script, grep, Continuous Integration, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Software Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Backend Web Development with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), TypeScript, Authentications, Server Side, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Back-End Web Development, MongoDB, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Web Development, Database Management, Test Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), API Testing, Middleware, NoSQL, Javascript and jQuery, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Browser Compatibility, User Centered Design, GitHub, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Responsive Web Design, Cloud Development, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), Webpack, HTML and CSS, Application Development, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Front-End Web Development, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8.5K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, OSI Models, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Computing Platforms, IT Automation, Network Administration, Network Model, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Scripting, Network Protocols, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), UI Components, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Digital Publishing, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    534 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development"

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Java, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Application Development, Integration Testing, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Data Persistence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    69 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Secure & Scalable API Development with .NET

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Load Balancing, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, Secure Coding, Data Security, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Back-End Web Development, .NET Framework, API Design, Restful API, Application Security, Application Development, Multi-Factor Authentication, Process Optimization, Debugging

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Pearson
  • Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation: University of Michigan
  • Back-end Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • JavaScript Development Tools and React: Microsoft
  • Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation
  • Backend Web Development with TypeScript: Edureka
  • IBM Front-End Developer: IBM
  • Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development: Packt
  • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University

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