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Professional Skills Courses

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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Variance Analysis

    4.6 stars, 41 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (41) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Encryption, Technical Writing, Test Tools, Human Factors (Security), Technical Communication

    3.9 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Coding and Automation for Data Analysis with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Debugging, Data Transformation, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Code Review, Model Optimization, Data Analysis Software, SQL

    4.6 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Control Systems, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus

    4.8 stars, 134 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (134) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Workplace inclusivity, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Culture Transformation, Communication, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Insurance, Retirement, and Estate Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Insurance Policies, Financial Services, Asset Protection, Risk Management, Financial Acumen, Contingency Planning, Nursing Homes, Tax Planning, Succession Planning, General Finance, Property and Real Estate, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Disabilities, Health Care

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Glasgow

    Rethinking Leadership Narratives for a Data-Driven Age

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Leadership, Data Literacy, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Ancient History, Leadership Development, Organizational Structure, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 43 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Project 2019–2024/365: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Resource Allocation, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Resource Planning, Project Design, Project Scoping, Microsoft 365, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Coordination, Process Optimization, Project Estimation, Timelines, Scheduling, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Improve Efficiency in Asana for Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Project Management

    4.3 stars, 114 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (114) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Science and Research, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Security, Data Science, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Cybersecurity, Case Studies, Automation

    4.8 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Step Into SQL with Jupyter Notebooks

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), MySQL, Query Languages, Jupyter, Development Environment

    4.4 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Anthropic

    AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Delegation Skills, Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Anthropic Claude, Context Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Due Diligence, Communication

    4.7 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular professional skills courses

  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Advanced: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Coding and Automation for Data Analysis with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying: Coursera
  • Insurance, Retirement, and Estate Planning: John Wiley & Sons
  • Rethinking Leadership Narratives for a Data-Driven Age: University of Glasgow
  • Microsoft Project 2019–2024/365: Part 1: Logical Operations
  • Improve Efficiency in Asana for Project Managers: Coursera
  • Ethical Issues in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder

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