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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 Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Content Creation, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    566 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Leeds

    Essential Skills for Your Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Communication, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Willingness To Learn, LinkedIn, Adaptability, Planning, Personal Development, Resilience, Social Media Content, Interviewing Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة الاجتماعات الفعالة | Managing Effective Meetings

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Workflow Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Brainstorming, Team Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Discussion Facilitation, Planning, Leadership, Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Trabajar para ser feliz

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Personal Development, Family Support, Empowerment, Compassion, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    647 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Student Engagement, School Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات إدارة التغيير الذاتي

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Training and Learning Online

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Learning Strategies, Communication, Self-Awareness, Technical Communication, Digital Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Business Correspondence, Communication, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Strategic Career Self-Management

    Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Brand Management, Smart Goals, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Goal Setting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    304 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    เรียนแบบนี้แต่แรก ก็เก่งไปนานแล้ว

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Speaking to a Technical Group

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Enthusiasm

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التميز في خدمة وإسعاد المتعاملين

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Personalized Service, Customer experience improvement, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Active Listening

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization: University of Michigan
  • Essential Skills for Your Career Development: University of Leeds
  • إدارة الاجتماعات الفعالة | Managing Effective Meetings: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Trabajar para ser feliz: Universidad Austral
  • Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education: Columbia University
  • مهارات إدارة التغيير الذاتي: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Training and Learning Online: University of Leeds
  • إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Strategic Career Self-Management: The State University of New York
  • เรียนแบบนี้แต่แรก ก็เก่งไปนานแล้ว : Deep Teaching Solutions

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