International Development courses can help you learn project management, economic analysis, policy evaluation, and community engagement strategies. You can build skills in data collection, impact assessment, and stakeholder collaboration. Many courses introduce tools like GIS for mapping resources, statistical software for analyzing data trends, and project management platforms that facilitate communication and planning across diverse teams.

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Target Audience, Workplace inclusivity, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Influencing, Communication, Public Speaking, Executive Presence, Active Listening
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Oral Expression, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Parent Communication, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Positive Behavior Support, Resilience, Family Support, Health Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Accountability, Advocacy, Student Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Mentorship, Willingness To Learn, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Learning Strategies, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Peer Review, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Employee Training, AI Enablement, Personal Development, Performance Appraisal, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Recruitment Strategies, Test Tools, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking, Portfolio Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Tax, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Sales Tax, Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Bookkeeping, Equities, Loans, Tax
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Data Visualization, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Web Content, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, User Centered Design, Creative Thinking, Content Management, Cultural Responsiveness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Client Services, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Business Research, Accountability, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Reliability, Detail Oriented, Quality Management, Adaptability, Time Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Communication, Agile Project Management, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Cinematography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Multimedia, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Communication, Google Gemini, Professional Development, AI Enablement, Value Propositions, Business Writing, Planning, Adaptability, Google Sheets, Generative AI, Timelines, HR Tech, Personal Attributes, Professionalism
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months