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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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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Liberal Arts, Persuasive Communication, Research, Statistics, Media and Communications, Appeals, Probability & Statistics

    4.7
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    133 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    Studying at Japanese Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    453 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Brainstorming, Strategic Decision-Making, Persuasive Communication, Estimation, Analysis, Prioritization, Professional Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Resilience for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Optimism, Stress Management, Resilience, Compassion, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Social Skills, Time Management, Persistence, Courage, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Independent Thinking, Organizational Skills

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Mining

    4.7
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    IBM

    Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Technical Communication, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Professionalism, Data Storage, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Designing Your Personal Weight Loss Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition Education, Goal Setting, Self-Discipline, Health And Wellness Coaching, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Smart Goals, Behavior Management, Exercise Science, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    The Hunt: Job-Searching and Career-Building with Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Goal Setting, LinkedIn, Storytelling, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Self-Awareness, Communication, Self-Motivation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Airbus Beyond

    Airbus Supply Chain Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Order Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Production Planning, Contract Management, Supply Management, Sustainability Reporting, Supplier Performance Management, Sustainability Standards, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Systems, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Logistics, Risk Management, Negotiation, Billing & Invoicing

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Presentations, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Marketing, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Peer Review, Professional Networking, Public Relations, Constructive Feedback

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to U.S. Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Higher Education, Interviewing Skills, Planning, Student Services, Detail Oriented, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    521 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Studying at Japanese Universities: The University of Tokyo
  • Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve: University of Leeds
  • Resilience for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Designing Your Personal Weight Loss Plan: Case Western Reserve University
  • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Hunt: Job-Searching and Career-Building with Purpose: Yale University
  • Airbus Supply Chain Specialist: Airbus Beyond

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