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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


  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Willingness To Learn, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    216 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    B

    Board Infinity

    Mastering HR Competencies & Case Studies for SHRM Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, People Development, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Human Capital, Organizational Development, Professional Networking, Workforce Development, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Case Studies, Change Management, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Branding

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Legal Technology, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Adaptability, Creativity, Decision Making, Generative AI

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Communication as a Technical Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Technical Management, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Management Training And Development, Professional Development, Supervision, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Coaching

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Huddersfield

    Leadership Foundations & Personal Development

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Influencing, Team Motivation, People Management, Personal Development, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Arizona State University

    Grit and Growth Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Persistence, Courage, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Optimism, Professional Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, User Feedback, Parent Communication, Constructive Feedback, Teaching, Professional Development, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Google Workspace

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    T

    The State University of New York

    Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, digital literacy, Willingness To Learn, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Data Ethics, Computer Literacy, Safety and Security, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Problem Solving, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    443 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of Michigan

    Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Human Resource Strategy, Culture Transformation, Workforce Development, Business Leadership, Team Building, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Resilience, Personal Development, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, Branding, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Empathy, Leadership and Management, Social Media, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rice University

    Personal Leadership Development Planning and Leading High Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, Personal Development, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Gap Analysis, Prioritization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    239 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Effective Communication for Project Stakeholders and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Professional Development, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Stakeholder Analysis, Storytelling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Mastering HR Competencies & Case Studies for SHRM Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading: University of Michigan
  • Communication as a Technical Leader: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leadership Foundations & Personal Development: University of Huddersfield
  • Grit and Growth Mindset: Arizona State University
  • Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms: Coursera
  • Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success: The State University of New York
  • Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders: University of Michigan
  • Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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