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Professional Academy has curated courses since 2008 to make quality online courses freely available to all who want to learn. The courses are created by expert educators who draw on a wide range of learning materials, chosen from free and open online educational resources.



Professional Academy doesn't just provide university-grade courses, they also deliver a self-paced learning experience which replicates the third-level classroom.



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Introduction to Advertising
1.5-3 hrs 22,895 learners
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You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the SWOTs and apply them to the solution of a problem
  • Describe and evaluate the asymmetric communications brief
  • Explain how copy research and copy testing is conducted
  • List and describe the types of appeals used by advertisers
  • Define and describe advergaming, the diffusion of innovation, relevance and resonance
  • Describe and define CPM, CPC, CPA, CPV, and CPS
  • Recall the various radio day-parts
  • List and describe five factors that make up an ad’s likeability, and the principles that increase a print ad’s impact
  • Describe the distinctive nature of the Shepardson, Stern and Kaminsky (SS+K) organization
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Beginner Level
Introduction to Advertising

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Diploma in Change Management
10-15 hrs 38,147 learners
By Professional Academy
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe how and why organizations change
  • Discuss the phases of implementing change in an organization
  • Describe the importance of leadership throughout periods of organizational change
  • Explain the role stakeholders play in the process of implementing change in an organization
  • Explain the role that "culture" plays in change management
  • Discuss various approaches that can be used when attempting to implement change in an organization
  • Assess the reasons people often resist change
  • Explain strategies for planning and executing change effectively
  • State the importance of communication skills throughout periods and phases of change
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DIPLOMA
Intermediate Level
Diploma in Change Management

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10-15 hrs
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Diploma in Risk Management
10-15 hrs 78,295 learners
By Professional Academy
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define risk from a wide variety of perspectives
  • List the various processes that risk professionals engage in to identify and mitigate risk
  • Describe the process that insurers go through when insuring an exposure
  • Describe the basic requirements and characteristics of insurance contracts
  • Describe the range of risks that List the various risks that global corporations face
  • State and define the most common sources of liability in society
  • Define the risks that all individuals face throughout the life cycle
  • Discuss the various ways in which life cycle risks can be mitigated
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DIPLOMA
Intermediate Level
Diploma in Risk Management

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10-15 hrs
78295 enrolled
Diploma in Modern Human Resource Management
10-15 hrs 60,990 learners
By Professional Academy
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the seven main responsibilities of HRM managers
  • Discuss why diversity and multiculturalism are important to the success of organizations
  • Outline the recruitment and selection process
  • Explain the various types of interviews and interview questions
  • Recognize the types of tests that can be administered as part of the selection process
  • State the goals of a compensation plan
  • Order the four steps involved when training an employee
  • Generate examples of the types of training that can be offered within an organization
  • Describe the uses and applications of a career development program
  • Order the four types of communication in the workplace
  • Contrast the various types of management style
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DIPLOMA
Intermediate Level
Diploma in Modern Human Resource Management

821 liked this course

10-15 hrs
60990 enrolled
Introduction to Modern Human Resource Management
1.5-3 hrs 25,653 learners
By Professional Academy
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the seven main responsibilities of HRM managers
  • List the seven main areas of HRM focus
  • Explain the need to alter strategic plans and goal settings as the internal and external environments change
  • Discuss why diversity and multiculturalism are important to the success of organizations
  • Outline the recruitment and selection process
  • Describe current and future human resource needs
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Intermediate Level
Introduction to Modern Human Resource Management

287 liked this course

1.5-3 hrs
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Modern Human Resource Management - Recruitment and Selection Process
3-4 hrs 48,972 learners
By Professional Academy
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Order the steps to an effective recruitment strategy
  • Create a job analysis and job description and identify specific job skills
  • List and discuss the steps involved in the selection process
  • Explain the various types of interviews and interview questions
  • Outline interview methods and potential mistakes in interviewing candidates
  • Discuss the different types of selection models
  • Recall the goals of a compensation plan
  • Identify the various types of benefits that can be offered to employees
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Intermediate Level
Modern Human Resource Management - Recruitment and Selection Process

491 liked this course

3-4 hrs
48972 enrolled
Modern Human Resource Management - Training and Induction
3-4 hrs 14,944 learners
By Professional Academy
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Order the four steps involved when training an employee
  • Summarize examples of the types of training that can be offered within an organization
  • Identify the types of training delivery methods
  • Create a training program framework
  • Describe the uses and applications of a career development program
  • Explain the concept of emotional intelligence
  • Describe the four types of communication in the workplace
  • Explain the various communication styles and identify your own style
  • Define nonverbal communication and describe the importance of it in an HR setting
  • Identify the various types of management styles
  • Explain how we can determine which style to use in a variety of situations
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Intermediate Level
Modern Human Resource Management - Training and Induction

207 liked this course

3-4 hrs
14944 enrolled
Modern Human Resource Management - Appraisal and Performance
1.5-3 hrs 14,549 learners
By Professional Academy
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Outline employee rights
  • Define and explain how to develop a process for handling employee performance issues
  • State the reasons for a formal performance evaluation system
  • Recall the process to develop a performance review system
  • Describe the various appraisal methods
  • Discuss best practices in performance review planning
  • Analyze OSHA laws
  • Assess health concerns that can affect employees at work
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Intermediate Level
Modern Human Resource Management - Appraisal and Performance

150 liked this course

1.5-3 hrs
14549 enrolled
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