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Career Development Courses

Career development courses can help you learn resume writing, interview techniques, networking strategies, and personal branding. You can build skills in setting career goals, navigating workplace dynamics, and leveraging feedback for growth. Many courses introduce tools like LinkedIn for professional networking, online portfolios for showcasing work, and assessment tools for identifying strengths and areas for improvement.


Popular Career Development Courses and Certifications


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    Google

    Support Individual Growth and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Performance Management, Team Management, Performance Appraisal, Independent Thinking, Self-Awareness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Career Support Community and Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Talent Pipelining, Telecommuting, Drive Engagement, Project Closure, Project Design, Professional Networking, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Workforce Development, Strategic Partnership, Project Implementation, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Relationship Building, Presentations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Leading and Developing Top Talent

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Employee Coaching, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship, Collaboration

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Individual Development Plan (IDP)

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Timelines, Professional Development, Adaptability, Plan Execution, Professional Networking, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Mentorship, Resource Utilization, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    BFSI Career Roadmap: Roles, Skills, and Industry Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Banking, Compensation Management, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Modeling, FinTech, Financial Statement Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Financial Analysis, Trend Analysis, Corporate Finance, Digital Transformation, Market Trend, Credit Risk

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Time Management, Empowerment, Human Centered Design, Habit Formation, Professional Development, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Career Management

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, Professional Development, Mentorship, Employee Retention, Influencing, Business Communication, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Communication, People Development, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Coaching, Talent Management, Branding, Talent Acquisition, Personal Development, Strategic Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Help Desk Support, Professionalism, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Follow Through, Communication Strategies, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Recruitment, Client Services, Needs Assessment, Prospecting and Qualification, Gap Analysis, Goal Setting, Coaching, Recruitment Strategies, Community Outreach, Case Management, Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Horizontal and Lateral Career Moves

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Professional Networking, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Collaboration, Curiosity, Communication, Mentorship, Personal Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Emerging Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IESE Business School

    Career Path Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Trend Analysis, Sales, Market Trend, LinkedIn, Spreadsheet Software, Business Marketing, Marketing, Adaptability, General Networking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    GradCO: Professional Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, LinkedIn, Intellectual Property, Team Building, Collaboration, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Communication, Productivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Accountability, Conflict Management, Accountability Frameworks, Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Support Individual Growth and Development: Google
  • Career Support Community and Resources: Goodwill Industries International
  • Leading and Developing Top Talent : Kennesaw State University
  • Individual Development Plan (IDP): University of Minnesota
  • BFSI Career Roadmap: Roles, Skills, and Industry Trends: Board Infinity
  • Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Career Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning: Goodwill Industries International
  • Horizontal and Lateral Career Moves: Packt

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