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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Program Standards, Planning, Reliability, Analytical Skills, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Fundraising and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Prospecting and Qualification, Philanthropy, Campaign Management, Tax Planning, Direct Marketing, Business Writing, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Benefits Administration, Administration, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Telemarketing, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      382 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Workplace Culture for Everyone

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Success Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Collaboration For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Brainstorming, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Independent Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Public Speaking and Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Concision, Goal-Oriented, Planning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technical Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Grammar, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Writing, Communication, Public Speaking, Business Correspondence, Technical Management, Trustworthiness, Report Writing, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Storytelling

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Éxito Profesional

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Business Writing, Critical Thinking, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Time Management, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Project Schedules, Feasibility Studies, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Project Management, Staff Management, Finance, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Empathy, Social Skills, Leadership, Team Building, Team Leadership, Conflict Management, People Management, Team Management, Communication, Critical Thinking

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      7 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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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Personal Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Assertiveness, Smart Goals, Time Management, Productivity, Leadership, Professional Development, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Management, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Growth Mindedness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Fundraising and Development: University of California, Davis
    • Workplace Culture for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Collaboration For Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Public Speaking and Presentations : Arizona State University
    • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Éxito Profesional: University of California, Irvine
    • Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Leadership Development for Engineers: Rice University

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