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
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management, Storytelling, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Cultural Responsiveness, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Planning, Oral Expression, Leadership, Time Management
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Active Listening, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Communication, Professionalism, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, People Management
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership Development, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Professional Networking, Innovation, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism
Status: FreeUtrecht University
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Professionalism, Professional Development, Social Sciences, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Sociology, Psychology, Leadership, Personal Development, Empowerment, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Smart Goals, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Communication, General Networking, Events and Conferences, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management
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Status: NewStatus: PreviewUniversity of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Culture, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Climate Change Adaptation
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialMadecraft
Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Style Guides, Curriculum Development, Typography, Visual Design, Training Programs, Training and Development, Culture Transformation, Color Theory, Project Design, Developing Training Materials, Adult Learning Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Program Evaluation, Education Software and Technology, Employee Training, Safety Culture, Organizational Development, Learning Styles
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Brand Awareness, Relationship Management, Goal-Oriented, Growth Mindedness, Brand Management, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Team Building, Workforce Development, Value Propositions, Culture Transformation, Case Studies
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Positivity, Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Personal Integrity, Empowerment, Self-Motivation, Mental Concentration, Engineering Management, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Compassion, Leadership, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Human Centered Design, Time Management, digital literacy
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Presentations, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Expression, Communication, Team Collaboration, Persuasive Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Virtual Teams, Social Skills, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Professionalism, Follow Through, Conscientiousness
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialMadecraft
Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, LinkedIn, Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Professional Networking, Accountability, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Visionary, Interviewing Skills, Accountability Frameworks, Web Presence, Proofreading, Professional Development, Job Analysis, Storytelling, Editing, Professionalism
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialReal Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Smart Goals, Negotiation, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Communications, Personal Attributes, Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership, Relationship Management, Team Collaboration, People Management, Team Motivation, Employee Coaching, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Organizational Strategy
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Best Professional Development courses from University of Minnesota
Top-rated Professional Development courses offered by University of Minnesota on Coursera.
- Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced DegreeUniversity of MinnesotaBeginner3 - 6 MonthsUniversity of Minnesota
- NetworkingUniversity of MinnesotaBeginner1 - 4 WeeksUniversity of Minnesota
Best Professional Development certificate programs
Earn a certificate in Professional Development from top universities and companies.
- Achieving Personal and Professional SuccessUniversity of PennsylvaniaBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
- Instructional Design PrinciplesMadecraftBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
- Personal and Professional DevelopmentUniversity of MichiganBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
Best Professional Development courses for beginners
Top-rated beginner-friendly Professional Development courses with no prerequisites.
- Developing Interpersonal SkillsIBMBeginner1 - 4 WeeksNo prerequisites
- Introduction to Evolutionary Biology: Genes to BehaviourUniversity of CambridgeBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
- Creating an Intentional Life: Attention, Values, and PurposeUniversity of Colorado BoulderBeginner3 - 6 MonthsNo prerequisites
