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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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    CVS Health

    CVS Health Retail Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Service, Empathy, Cross Selling, Call Center Experience, Transaction Processing, Upselling, Retail Sales, Retail Store Operations, Customer Complaint Resolution, Cash Register Operation, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Inquiries, Teamwork, Communication, Time Management

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    416 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Firewall, Encryption, Threat Modeling, Network Infrastructure, Software As A Service, Threat Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Cloud Applications, Public Cloud, Public Key Infrastructure, OSI Models, Security Controls, IT Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    864 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Florida

    Healing with the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    999 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Keller Williams

    Keller Williams Real Estate Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Administrative Support, Real Estate, Office Management, Real Estate Sales, Value Propositions, Property and Real Estate, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Building, Database Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Sales Management, Client Services, Real Estate Transactions, Organizational Skills, Sales Prospecting, Sales Presentation, Contract Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    197 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Good with Words: Writing and Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Planning, Literacy, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Brainstorming, Persistence, Content Creation, Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Lifelong Learning, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    754 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Responsible AI, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Data Governance, Google Gemini, Data Visualization, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Generative AI, SQL, Data Cleansing, Gemini, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management, Data Literacy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    220 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

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    421 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SAS

    SAS Visual Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, SAS (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Forecasting, Analysis, Analytics, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Ad Hoc Reporting, Geographic Information Systems, Data Mapping

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 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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    307 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Critical Reading and Writing Skills with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Generative AI, Social Impact, Research, Responsible AI, Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Writing, Report Writing, Data Ethics, Business Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, English Language, Computer Literacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    AI for Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Adobe Firefly, Productivity Software, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Productivity, Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Unstructured Data, Prompt Engineering, Administrative Support, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Operational Efficiency, Project Schedules, Media Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • CVS Health Retail Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity: Palo Alto Networks
  • Healing with the Arts: University of Florida
  • Keller Williams Real Estate Agent: Keller Williams
  • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
  • ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Google Cloud Data Analytics: Google Cloud
  • Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews: Coursera
  • SAS Visual Business Analytics: SAS
  • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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