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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Habilidades Gerenciales

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Creative Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Supervision, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership, Brainstorming, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Quality Management, Team Motivation, Time Management, People Management, Business Planning, Coaching

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Leadership Development for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Management, Prioritization, Stress Management, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Goal Setting, Time Management, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Communication, Professional Development, Mentorship, Active Listening

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    193 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Brand Strategy, Market Research, Professional Networking, Time Management, Branding, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Social Media, Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Recruitment, Presentations, Marketing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Florida

    Personality Types at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Performance Review, Team Building, Employee Performance Management, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Leadership

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    768 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Project Management, Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn, Recruitment, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Writing and Editing, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    97 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Career Skills to Become a Professional 3D Animator

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, 3D Assets, Cooperation, Autodesk Maya, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Growth Strategies, Invoicing, Collaboration, 3D Modeling, Professional Development, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Rapport Building, Planning, Customer Acquisition Management, LinkedIn

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Professional development: Improve yourself, always

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    890 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Science and Technology of China

    职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Time Management, Problem Solving, Innovation, Lifelong Learning, Productivity, Workflow Management, Quick Learning, Resourcefulness, Adult Education, Collaboration, Process Mapping, Learning Strategies, Open Mindset, Operational Efficiency, Adaptability, Personal Development, Self-Awareness

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Options: Exploring a New Career

    Skills you'll gain: Planning, Professional Networking, Business Research, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Market Analysis, Decision Making, Creativity, Trend Analysis

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    BFSI Career Roadmap: Roles, Skills, and Industry Trends

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Management, Talent Management, Workforce Development, Performance Review, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention, Training Programs, Employee Onboarding, Leadership Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Habilidades Gerenciales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Leadership Development for Engineers: Rice University
  • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
  • Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Personality Types at Work: University of Florida
  • Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
  • Career Skills to Become a Professional 3D Animator: Skillshare
  • Professional development: Improve yourself, always: Macquarie University
  • 职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Career Options: Exploring a New Career: Kennesaw State University

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