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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


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    The State University of New York

    Advanced Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Analytical Skills, Intellectual Property, Planning, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Style Guides

    4.8 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    STARWEAVER

    Cross Functional Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Team Collaboration, Supervision, Internal Communications, Analytical Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.7 stars, 132 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Data Systems Foundations for Data Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Database Management, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Database Software, Database Theory, Transaction Processing, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Disaster Recovery, SQL, Data Security, NoSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Data Analytics Course with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Generative AI, Analytics, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Synthesis, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, AI Integrations, Descriptive Analytics, Data Modeling, Risk Analysis

    4.7 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Splunk Administration and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Model Training, Incident Response, User Accounts, Machine Learning Methods, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Machine Learning Software, User Provisioning, Model Evaluation, Authorization (Computing), Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Security Management

    4.8 stars, 51 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    How to Use Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, SQL, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Presentations, Database Management, Advanced Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning

    4.2 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    AI CERTs

    AI for Legal Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Agentic Workflows

    3.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Skillshare

    Color Grading: Beginner to Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Color Matching, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Video Editing, Collaborative Software, Post-Production, Image Analysis, Videography, Color Theory, Video Production, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Editing, Aesthetics, Fine-tuning, Cloud-Based Integration

    4.3 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Body Language for Effective Leadership Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Assertiveness, Rapport Building, Executive Presence, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Business Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Leadership and Management

    4.6 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Open University

    Sustainable Business Strategy for Future Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Ideation, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Brainstorming, Experimentation, Sustainable Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Analysis, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Business Systems Analysis, Problem Solving

    4.5 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Secure Your Data at Rest

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Encryption, Cloud Storage, Microsoft SQL Servers, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Database Management, Databases, Data Governance, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Firewall

    4.5 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking Practice Project & Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Scenario Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Attacks, Problem Solving, Simulations

    4.7 stars, 66 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Advanced Information Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Cross Functional Collaboration: STARWEAVER
  • Data Systems Foundations for Data Professionals: John Wiley & Sons
  • Data Analytics Course with Generative AI: Simplilearn
  • Splunk Administration and Advanced Topics: EDUCBA
  • How to Use Data: University of Pennsylvania
  • AI for Legal Practice: AI CERTs
  • Color Grading: Beginner to Intermediate: Skillshare
  • Body Language for Effective Leadership Communication: EDUCBA
  • Sustainable Business Strategy for Future Leaders: The Open University

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