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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 UX Design (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, Wireframing, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Presentations, Design Reviews, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Story, Storyboarding, Ideation, Mockups, Software Documentation, Graphic and Visual Design, User Research, User Centered Design

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Critical Thinking, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Professionalism, Time Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Tax, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Systems, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Labor Compliance, Data Entry, Compensation Management, Human Resource Strategy, Non-Profit Accounting, Benefits Administration, Income Tax, Labor Law, Specialized Accounting, Reconciliation, Workforce Management, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    754 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Data Integration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Data Maintenance, Databases, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, Database Systems, Data Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    193 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Cómo hablar bien en público

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Drive Engagement, Target Audience, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Assertiveness, Microsoft PowerPoint, Time Management, Adaptability

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

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    Duke University

    Theology for Personal Spiritual Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Aesthetics, Compassion, Art History, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching, Community Development, Creativity, Discussion Facilitation, Music, Research, Personal Integrity, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Growth Mindedness, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Macros, Microsoft Power Platform, Workflow Management, Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Business Workflow Analysis, Microsoft Access, ChatGPT, Operational Excellence, Devops Tools, Project Accounting, Interactive Learning, Microsoft Windows, Software Development Tools, Test Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    567 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Suporte em TI do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Remote Access Systems, IT Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Hardening, Routing Protocols, Desktop Support, TCP/IP, Application Security, Server Administration, Technical Support, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Help Desk Support

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, z/OS, Virtualization, Unix, IBM DB2, IBM Cloud, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Operating System Administration, Infrastructure Architecture, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, File Systems, Linux, Computer Architecture, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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    Unilever

    Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Market Analysis, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Performance Reporting, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, MarTech

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Google UX Design (PT): Google
  • Google Data Analytics (PT): Google
  • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
  • ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Cómo hablar bien en público: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Theology for Personal Spiritual Growth: Duke University
  • Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization: University of Michigan
  • Suporte em TI do Google: Google

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