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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Immigration Law, Demography

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    302 reviews

    Beginner · 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

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción al Aprendizaje Universitario

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Student Support and Services, Biology, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Resourcefulness

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    589 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Using Python to Interact with the Operating System

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Scripting, Unix Shell, Software Testing, Linux Commands, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Management, OS Process Management, Automation, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Human Centered Design, Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Research, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, User Research, Prototyping

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Communication, Vocabulary, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Business Communication, Grammar, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Tools and Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Health Technology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Interactive Learning, Relationship Building, Health Assessment, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Mixed · 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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    Arizona State University

    Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Collaboration, Mentorship, Teamwork, Empowerment, Decision Making, Active Listening, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    165 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Voces de cambio social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Professional Networking, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Sustainable Development, Planning, Community Development, Ideation, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies

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

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    Coursera

    Business Analysis & Process Management

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Process, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Computer Literacy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience: University of Colorado System
  • Introducción al Aprendizaje Universitario: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Using Python to Interact with the Operating System: Google
  • Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs: Google
  • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
  • Digital Tools and Well-Being: Arizona State University
  • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Feedback and Coaching For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Voces de cambio social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

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