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Career Development Courses

Career development courses can help you learn resume writing, interview techniques, networking strategies, and personal branding. You can build skills in setting career goals, navigating workplace dynamics, and leveraging feedback for growth. Many courses introduce tools like LinkedIn for professional networking, online portfolios for showcasing work, and assessment tools for identifying strengths and areas for improvement.


Popular Career Development Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Growing your Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Thought Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Professional Networking, Leadership, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Branding, Growth Mindedness, Social Media Strategy, Adaptability

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Goal Setting, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Smart Goals, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Positivity, Lifelong Learning, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability, Creativity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Leading Through Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Management, Leadership Development, Visionary, Communication, Self-Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Leadership, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Office Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability, Positivity, Resilience

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fudan University

    微电影创作:从观念、思维到制作

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Video Production, Videography, Photography, Post-Production, Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Media Production, Scripting, Writing, Creativity, Content Creation, Peer Review, Performing Arts, Coordination

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Personal Development, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Stress Management, Human Learning, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Mental Health, Psychology, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Business, Physiology, Anatomy

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Time Management, Productivity, Planning, Brainstorming, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    373 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Course Development, Creativity, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Storytelling, Active Listening, Driving engagement, Adaptability, Ingenuity, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Google

    Google Prompting Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, Prompt Patterns, Graphing, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Timelines, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Ideation, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Solution Design, Critical Thinking, Document Management, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Growing your Influence: Coursera
  • Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience: University of Colorado System
  • Leading Through Effective Communication : Arizona State University
  • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 微电影创作:从观念、思维到制作: Fudan University
  • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs: Google
  • Writing and Editing: Drafting: University of Michigan
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
  • Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters: University of Michigan

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