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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


  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Plan Reading and Specifications

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Plans And Specifications, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Architecture and Construction, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Construction, Engineering Documentation, Design Specifications, Mechanical Drawings, Coordination, Plumbing, Structural Engineering, Electrical Systems

    ★ 3.8 (9) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Globalisation and health governance

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Governance, Political Sciences

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

  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI in Government

    Skills you'll gain: Public Administration, AI Product Strategy, Automation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Transformation, Fraud detection

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

  • P

    Packt

    Handling Difficult Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Discussion Facilitation, Tactfulness, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Staff Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Empathy

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

  • A

    Adobe

    Generative AI for Creative Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Express, Adobe Acrobat, Presentations, Generative AI, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Adobe Photoshop, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Adobe Illustrator, Storytelling, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Branding, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Digital Marketing

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

  • S

    Skillshare

    Portrait Photography

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Post-Production, Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storytelling, Image Quality, Adobe Photoshop, Creativity

    ★ 2.9 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Codio

    Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Data Management, Secure Coding, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming

    ★ 3.6 (13) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Transportes e Logística

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Transportation Management, General Shipping and Receiving, Logistics Management, Logistics, Insurance, Insurance Policies, Shipping and Receiving, Export Control, Supply Chain, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation

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

  • S

    Stanford University

    Symptom Management in Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress Management, Clinical Assessment, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Architecture and Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Virtualization, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Network Routing, Network Performance Management

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Public Policies, Technology Solutions, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Policy Development, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    ★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Codio

    C++: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Plan Reading and Specifications: University of California, Davis
  • Globalisation and health governance: Imperial College London
  • AI in Government: AI CERTs
  • Handling Difficult Conversations: Packt
  • Generative AI for Creative Workflows: Adobe
  • Portrait Photography: Skillshare
  • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
  • Transportes e Logística: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University
  • Architecture and Virtualization: Packt

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