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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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    Google

    Google Data Analytics (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Rmarkdown, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, R (Software), Ggplot2, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Data Quality, Data Collection, Data Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    4.1K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Cooperation, Decision Making, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Peer Review, Team Management, Independent Thinking, Personal Development, Empathy, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Rapport Building, Critical Thinking, Mentorship, Communication Strategies, People Management, Leadership Development, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    295 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Ciberseguridad de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Business Risk Management, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Network Architecture, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Linux, Cybersecurity, Debugging, SQL

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7.2K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Job Analysis, Communication, Business Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    413 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    281 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    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

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Unilever

    Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Descriptive Analytics, Data Storytelling, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Presentations, Data Visualization, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Process Improvement, Data Management, Data Lakes, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Real Time Data, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    583 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Status: AI skills
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    IBM

    IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Paid media, Content Creation, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Presentations, Instagram, Generative AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Care Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Practice Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Performance Review, Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Terminology, Human Resource Policies, Payment Processing and Collection, Medical Billing, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Virginia

    Introduction to Personal Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Integrity, Social Media, Personally Identifiable Information, Computer Security Awareness Training, Self-Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Constructive Feedback

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Empathy for Self and Others

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Google Data Analytics (PT): Google
  • Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback: University of Michigan
  • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Ciberseguridad de Google: Google
  • Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews: Coursera
  • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization: University of Michigan
  • Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst: Unilever
  • IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI: IBM
  • Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager: Johns Hopkins University

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