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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

    Introduction to Healthcare Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Clinical Research, Interactive Data Visualization, Health Informatics, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Policy, Looker (Software), Predictive Analytics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Literacy, Health Technology, Regression Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Practical Metacognition for Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Mental Concentration, Learning Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Master Financial Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Management, Budgeting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Finance, Performance Analysis, Resource Allocation, Variance Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Team Performance Management, Investments

    4.9 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yeshiva University

    Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Public History, Color Matching, World History, Research, Color Theory, European History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

    4.5 stars, 124 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (124) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Leading Diverse Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, People Development, Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Leadership Development, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 105 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software

    4.5 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (71) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Seeking Investment Alpha

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Equities

    4.6 stars, 106 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (106) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Chino básico: Los viajes de negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Hotels and Accommodations, Spanish Language, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Travel Arrangements, Oral Comprehension, Hospitality, Language Learning, Food Services, Intercultural Competence, Consolidation, Vocabulary, Food and Beverage, Cultural Sensitivity, Price Negotiation, Purchasing

    4.6 stars, 49 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (49) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Quality Assurance, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Design Thinking, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 84 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (84) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Valuing Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Productivity, Team Collaboration, Recognizing Others, Collaboration, Drive Engagement, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Goal Setting, Ideation, Discussion Facilitation, Coaching, Storytelling, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Value-Based Care, Public Health, Care Management, Health Care, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis

    4.2 stars, 51 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (51) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Predictive Models for Toxic Chemical Releases

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Safety Assurance, Process Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics

    4.6 stars, 64 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (64) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular professional skills courses

  • Introduction to Healthcare Data Analytics: SkillUp
  • Practical Metacognition for Learning: Rice University
  • Master Financial Fundamentals: Harvard Business Review
  • Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah: Yeshiva University
  • Leading Diverse Teams: University of California, Irvine
  • Data Visualization using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Seeking Investment Alpha: Coursera
  • Chino básico: Los viajes de negocios: Arizona State University
  • AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection: IBM
  • Valuing Excellence: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

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