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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Risk Management, Professional Development, Business Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for HR Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Human Resources, Technical Communication, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Surveys, Prompt Engineering, People Development, Generative AI, Persona Development, Interviewing Skills, Performance Review, Document Management, Analysis

    4.8
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building Resilient Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Leadership, Team Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Communication, Adaptability, Active Listening, Change Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Copyright for Educators & Librarians

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Educational Materials, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Education and Training, Legal Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    R Programming Essentials with Microsoft Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Software Documentation, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Programming, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Management, Business Analysis, Performance Improvement, Business Requirements, Case Studies, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Business Process Modeling, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Prioritization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resources, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resource Management, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Research, Research Methodologies, Biology

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Disabilities, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Human Learning, Patient Education and Support, Special Education, Child Development, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Instructional Strategies

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Voxy

    Intermediate English: The Media

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, English Language, Interviewing Skills, Oral Comprehension, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Community Mental Health Services, Personal Development, Mental Health, Case Studies, Positive Behavior Support, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Organ Donation: From Death to Life

    Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Team Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Communication, Team Management, Resilience, Growth Mindedness, Team Building, Decision Making, Stress Management, Team Motivation, Psychology, Performance Management, Behavioral Management, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Generative AI for HR Professionals: Vanderbilt University
  • Building Resilient Teams: Coursera
  • Copyright for Educators & Librarians: Duke University
  • R Programming Essentials with Microsoft Tools: Microsoft
  • IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep: Starweaver
  • Agroforestry: University of Florida
  • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town
  • Intermediate English: The Media: Voxy
  • Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool: Duke University

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