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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


  • C

    Columbia University

    Attaining Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Lifelong Learning, Decision Making, Adult Education, Planning, Student Support and Services, Resourcefulness, Research, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Relationship Building, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Digital Networking Tools for Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Thought Leadership, Drive Engagement, Blogs, digital literacy, Productivity Software, Social Media, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Content, Employee Engagement, Relationship Building, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    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 (84) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Workplace Culture for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership, Teamwork, digital literacy, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

    ★ 4.6 (147) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    BFSI Career Roadmap: Roles, Skills, and Industry Trends

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Career Management

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Employee Coaching, Professional Development, Mentorship, Employee Retention, Influencing, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, People Development, Social Skills, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Coaching, Branding, Talent Acquisition, Personal Development, Strategic Leadership, Adaptability, Planning, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Mentorship, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles

    ★ 4.5 (174) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Personality Development: Analyze & Apply Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Human Development, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Psychosocial Assessments, Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Psychology, Social Sciences, Higher Education, Sociology

    ★ 5 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Jira Job Preparation: Portfolio, Resume, and Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Interviewing Skills, Agile Product Development, Action Oriented, Program Management, LinkedIn, Portfolio Management, Workflow Management, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Oral Expression, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Independent Thinking, Data Collection

    ★ 4.6 (229) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    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 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Launching Your Music Career

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Drive Engagement, Strategic Planning, Recruitment, Music Performance, Event Management, Portfolio Management, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts, Professional Networking, Web Presence, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Target Market

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular career development courses

  • Attaining Higher Education: Columbia University
  • Digital Networking Tools for Career Success: EDUCBA
  • Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning: Goodwill Industries International
  • Workplace Culture for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • BFSI Career Roadmap: Roles, Skills, and Industry Trends: Board Infinity
  • Career Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare: Northwestern University
  • Personality Development: Analyze & Apply Growth: EDUCBA
  • Jira Job Preparation: Portfolio, Resume, and Interview: Coursera
  • Collaboration For Everyone: Arizona State University

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