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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    Java Development with Databases 

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java, NoSQL, Database Development, Spring Framework, SQL, Database Systems, Databases, Database Design, Application Frameworks, Java Programming, Data Access, Database Management, Relational Databases, Back-End Web Development, Software Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Git and GitHub Complete Master Class

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Devops Tools, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Code Review, File Systems, Development Environment, File Management, Web Presence, System Configuration, Software Documentation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Finance, Financial Forecasting, Equities, Annual Reports, Return On Investment, Business Valuation

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    110 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Voxy

    Low Intermediate English: Calls & Messaging

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    269 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Building React and ASP.NET MVC 5 Applications

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Web Design and Development, Application Frameworks, Frontend Integration, Programming Principles, API Design, Middleware, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Maintainability

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Recognizing Team Members

    Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, People Development, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Employee Engagement, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Mindfulness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Beyond the Financials: Insights, Analysis and Valuations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Financial Data, Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Metrics, Accruals

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Capstone and Practice Exam (AZ-500)

    Skills you'll gain: Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Security, Security Strategy, Authentications, Azure Active Directory, Database Architecture and Administration, Virtual Machines, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, IT Security Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Firewall, Threat Detection

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Data Processing with Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Apache Spark, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Real Time Data, Data Store, Data Transformation, Scheduling, Data Storage

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep AZ-500:Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Active Directory, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Network Engineering, User Provisioning, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Security Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Virtual Networking, Kubernetes

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Operations Management, Sustainable Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Business Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Climate Change Mitigation, Organizational Leadership, Product Design, Waste Minimization, Process Design, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    English for Effective Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing, Language Competency, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources, People Management, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Business Communication, Recruitment, Promotional Strategies, Grammar

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    122 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Java Development with Databases : SkillUp
  • Git and GitHub Complete Master Class: Packt
  • Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Low Intermediate English: Calls & Messaging: Voxy
  • Building React and ASP.NET MVC 5 Applications: Board Infinity
  • Recognizing Team Members: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Beyond the Financials: Insights, Analysis and Valuations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Capstone and Practice Exam (AZ-500): Microsoft
  • Data Processing with Azure: LearnQuest
  • Exam Prep AZ-500:Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate: Whizlabs

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