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Professional Development Courses

Professional development courses can help you learn effective communication, leadership strategies, time management, and conflict resolution. You can build skills in networking, personal branding, and project management techniques. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, collaboration platforms, and performance tracking systems, showing how these skills can enhance teamwork and productivity in various professional settings.

Popular Professional Development Courses and Certifications


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    University of Washington

    Dynamic Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication, Motivational Skills, Advocacy, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Performing Arts, Concision, Writing and Editing, Action Oriented, Trustworthiness, Verbal Strategic Communication, Writing, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Public Speaking and Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Concision, Goal-Oriented

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Achieving Personal and Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership Development, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Professional Networking, Innovation, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Workplace Culture for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Management, digital literacy, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Applied Digital Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Brainstorming, Planning, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Digital Communications, Multimedia, Intellectual Property, Peer Review, Communication, Design Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Success Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Data Presentation, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Organizational Effectiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Brainstorming, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Learning & Development 

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI Agents, Developing Training Materials, AI Enablement, Workforce Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Analysis, Learning Management Systems, Generative AI, Instructional Design, AI literacy, HR Tech, Learning Styles, Content Creation, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Childhood Education and Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Thrive: Personal and Professional Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Growth Mindedness, Executive Presence, Thought Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Resilience, Influencing, Professional Development, Leadership, Goal Setting, ChatGPT, Health And Wellness Coaching, Branding, Communication, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Professional Conduct and Establishing a Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Medical History Documentation, Medical Privacy, Workplace inclusivity, Health Equity, Legal Risk, Diversity and Inclusion, Record Keeping, Health Information Management, Health Care, Health Promotion, Insurance, Emergency Response, Professionalism, Insurance Policies, Marketing Materials, Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to Series on Personal Development Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Personal Integrity, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Assertiveness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Self-Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Research, Lifelong Learning, Psychosocial Assessments, Goal Setting, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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