Each industry has a number of beneficial courses and certificates that can help managers hone existing skill sets, but many courses tend to have a high, long-lasting impact on their careers. Of the certifications out there, few  can be applied into all industries. The most sophisticated of these is the PMP (Project Management Professional) certificate offered by the Project Management Institute.   What is the PMP? The PMP certificate was designed for helping experienced managers streamline processes more efficiently while remaining goal-oriented with larger projects. ... [more]

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Fluency in Microsoft Excel is one of the most valuable soft-skills in any professional’s life. Excel’s broad applicability and user-friendly interface make it so it can be utilized by the masses for a vast number of tasks, from simple data entry to complex data analysis and querying. No matter where you fall or plan to fall on Excel’s utilization spectrum, it is of cardinal importance that you have proper guidance in order to witness how you can use Excel to leverage your professional toolkit. ... [more]

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