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Career Courses

Career courses can help you learn resume writing, interview techniques, networking strategies, and personal branding. You can build skills in effective communication, negotiation, and time management, which are crucial for professional growth. Many courses introduce tools like LinkedIn for networking, project management software for organizing tasks, and analytics platforms for tracking job market trends.

Popular Career Courses and Certifications


  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Building Your Freelancing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Financial Data, Business Risk Management, Service Improvement, Risk Management, Tax Preparation, Business Process Automation, Contract Management, Tax Management, Peer Review, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Operational Efficiency, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership and Management

    4.7 stars, 445 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (445) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Career Growth: find and achieve your dream career

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Assertiveness, Smart Goals, Professionalism, Presentations, Oral Expression, Communication, Personal Development, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Motivational Interviewing, Time Management, Job Evaluation, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Job Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator

    Beginner · Professional Certificate

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Level Up Your Career

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Management, Professional Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Proactivity, Performance Appraisal, Growth Strategies, Analytical Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Career Building and Transitions

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, LinkedIn, Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Professional Networking, Accountability, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Accountability Frameworks, Proofreading, Professional Development, Follow Through, Culture Transformation, Financial Planning, Job Analysis, Storytelling, Editing, Professionalism

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • S

    Skillshare

    Creative Career Foundations: Clarity, Confidence & Direction

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Style Guides, Adobe Illustrator, Creativity, Personal Development, Adobe Creative Cloud, Self-Awareness, Courage, Adobe Photoshop, Overcoming Obstacles, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Hardware, Peripheral Devices

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Concision, Professional Networking, Communication

    4.8 stars, 17K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (17K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Executive Presence, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Empathy, Team Management, Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Computer Science, Communication

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Self-Awareness, Negotiation

    4.9 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Utilize LinkedIn for Career Search

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Editing

    4.6 stars, 272 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (272) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Career planning: Your career, your life

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Web Presence, Professional Development, Writing, Communication, Proactivity, Professional Networking, Planning, Self-Awareness, Crisis Management, Design Thinking, Branding

    4.8 stars, 274 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (274) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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Best free Career courses

High-quality free Career courses you can start today.

  1. 1
    English for Career Development
    University of PennsylvaniaMixed1 - 3 Months4.8(17,036)Free
  2. 2
    Utilize LinkedIn for Career Search
    CourseraIntermediateLess Than 2 Hours4.6(272)Free

Best Career certificate programs

Earn a certificate in Career from top universities and companies.

  1. 1
    Building Your Freelancing Career
    California Institute of the ArtsBeginner3 - 6 Months4.7(445)Specialization
  2. 2
    Career Growth: find and achieve your dream career
    Chris Croft TrainingBeginner3 - 6 Months5.0(2)Specialization
  3. 3
    Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator
    Goodwill Industries InternationalBeginnerProfessional Certificate

Best Career courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Career courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    Career Building and Transitions
    MadecraftBeginner3 - 6 Months5.0(1)No prerequisites
  2. 2
    Creative Career Foundations: Clarity, Confidence & Direction
    SkillshareBeginner1 - 3 Months4.8(3)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace
    CourseraBeginner1 - 3 Months4.7(1,470)No prerequisites

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