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Professionalism is an expected trait in the workforce, but is generally not taught in college. These LinkedIn Learning courses demystify professionalism and set you on a path to success:

 

Effective business writing is clear, concise, persuasive, and to the point. Here are some courses that can teach you how to do this:

Nearly all careers require you to speak with someone at some point and being able to get your point across confidently and concisely is imperative. 

 

With all of the distractions that we have, you may find it difficult to focus on tasks. Some experts even predict that your ability to succeed in a career hinges on this skill. Learn different strategies to keep you productive and focused:

 

Many entry level research and analyst positions will rely on you to ensure that data is clean, or correctly formatted and in the correct place. Demonstrate that you know how to do this by completing the following courses:

Once data is collected, it is important to know how to organize, manage, and analyze data in a way that achieves your project’s needs. These courses can help you do just that!

Once data is collected, cleaned, and analyzed, you may be asked to present the information in a way that is easy to understand, accurate, and tells a compelling story. These courses will help you achieve this:

Every employer needs individuals who can set realistic goals and prioritize tasks to fulfill the objectives. These courses help you to understand the process so you can be more effective and efficient.

 

One of the most important skills employers are looking for is the ability to maximize productivity while using time efficiently. Learn strategies that work for you:

Communicating effectively is a necessity but this goes beyond just speaking. These courses can support you in your professional interactions, whether you find communication easy or difficult:

 

As the world becomes more automated and digitized, paradoxically interpersonal skills are increasingly important. Learn how to build professional relationships and a healthy work environment:

 

Emotional intelligence is essential for building strong relationships and effectively managing change. This takes self-awareness and empathy. This courses can help you develop these skills:

 

We all will or have at some point worked with a team and they are integral at most workplaces. Learn how to become an invaluable team member:

 

Conflicts will likely arise in nearly every career and being able to resolve them and move forward is a great skill to have. This LinkedIn Learning course seeks to help you do so while still working towards your team’s goal. 

 

We all feel discouraged from time to time and could benefit from some help and this becomes even more crucial when working with a team. This LinkedIn Learning course seeks to teach you how motivate others to ensure you and your organization are working efficiently

 

Depending on your career choice and level, you may have to critique the work of a subordinate or team member. This LinkedIn Learning course seeks to teach you how to do while still maintaining healthy work relationships. 

 

Complex decision making extends from choosing between right and wrong and even then, that could be difficult at times. This LinkedIn Learning course seeks to inform you on how to make informed decisions that you can stand behind in the workplace.  

 

Managing a team calls for one to do more than just telling people what to do. One’s ability to effective lead a team to success is the purpose of this LinkedIn Learning Course

Whether or not you are in a management position, understanding leadership will likely improve your performance and how coworkers and those in a management position view you. This LinkedIn Learning course seeks to teach you the fundamentals of effective leadership. 

 

The usefulness of the ability to negotiate exists far beyond making a deal or settling on a wage with your manager. Being able to influence others and convey your point is important in most careers and this LinkedIn Learning course seeks to help you do so effectively.