Essential Soft Skills for Business Professionals

UPDATED 2026: When it comes to effective business strategy, it can be difficult to know what works and what doesn’t, because it can take years to gauge success or failure. But with this course, you can get a first-hand look at two fictional companies which take very different approaches to their organizational strategies. This will help you learn what practices are beneficial to corporate strategies and which are detrimental. These two organizational examples showcase the need for planning and execution, while highlighting forecasting techniques and managing different risks. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 27 RCHs (PAYO).

Although this eBook focuses on cybersecurity for financial professionals, the different skills and topics are important for nearly anyone hoping to stay secure in the digital age. It helps readers begin to identify common types of threats they might face online while demonstrating different techniques for keeping themselves and information secure. With a focus on network, information, and endpoint security, it provides a stable foundation for their understanding of safety across different devices. Course Type: eBook. Worth 2 Non-Technical CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

UPDATED 2026: Sometimes, the best way to learn a skill is by observing others who already do it well. So when it comes to the topic of international trade, this course does just that. Along with a cast of memorable characters from Central Products’ developing International team, you will have the opportunity to get a close look at companies who already have importing and exporting down. And through this experience, you’ll learn to initiate and maintain a healthy import/export venture, which includes understanding distribution options and strategic partnerships. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 23.5 PDCs (SHRM) and 22 CEUs (HRCI Global Credits).

UPDATED 2026: The topic of management is one every worker should be familiar with, whether in a position of leadership or not. Understanding the basis of good team management will help ensure that employees know what to expect from their leaders, as well as equipping them to lead well themselves. In this course, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the top managers at Central Products, a fictional company. By placing you in a narrative setting, you will have the chance to see how different aspects of management play out in real situations. This will further help you hone your own skills in planning, executing projects, and learning to lead others well. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 24 RCHs (PAYO).