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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


  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Promote your Scientific Results

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Public Relations, Communication, Research, Communication Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, General Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Electrical Design Engineer - Wiring Diagrams

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Wiring, Wire Harnesses, Engineering Documentation, Schematic Diagrams, Diagram Design, Engineering Drawings, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Drafting and Engineering Design, Document Management, Software Documentation, Design Software, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Communication, Electrical Equipment, Technical Standard, Analysis

    3.2 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.2 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Video Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategic Writing for Technical Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Technical Communication, Concision, Business Writing, Report Writing, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Writing, Technical Documentation, Engineering Management, Writing and Editing, Stakeholder Engagement, Management Reporting, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Strategic Communication

    4.6 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Visualization in Qlik Sense

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Graphing

    4.7 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Personal Attributes, Peer Review, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

    4.6 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Leadership Studies, Project Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Risk Management, Agile Software Development, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, User Story, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Employee Coaching, Kanban Principles, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Prioritization

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Street Photography

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Post-Production, Creativity, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Editing, Creative Design, Storytelling, Aesthetics, Image Quality, Personal Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Resourcefulness, Resilience, Social Skills, Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making, Composure, Adaptability

    4.7 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Securing AI and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), AI Security, Fraud detection, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Reinforcement Learning, Model Optimization, Data Synthesis

    4.4 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Sourcing Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Systems, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Materials Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Financial Forecasting, Inventory Management System, Process Improvement, Accounts Payable, Working Capital, Cash Management, Supplier Quality Management

    4.1 stars, 36 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (36) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals & Network Access

    Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), General Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Threat Detection

    4.3 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    The Beginner’s Guide to Business Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness, Follow Through, Personal Attributes, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Beginner · 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

  • Promote your Scientific Results: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Electrical Design Engineer - Wiring Diagrams: Coursera
  • AI for Video Production: AI CERTs
  • Strategic Writing for Technical Leaders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Data Visualization in Qlik Sense: Coursera
  • Foundations of Leadership: Johns Hopkins University
  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP): Packt
  • Street Photography: Skillshare
  • Securing AI and Advanced Topics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sourcing Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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