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How To Be A Standout Leader

Become a leader people want to follow by learning how to build trust, communicate effectively with your team and foster their growth to deliver results.

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$127

Beyond the Basics: How to Use AI to Supercharge Your Work

Unlock your potential with AI-powered tools and techniques to manage your workload, increase output and get ahead.

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$127

Become An Effective Communicator: Master Public Speaking

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$67

How To Use AI To Communicate Better At Work

Learn how to use AI to write better emails, communicate your ideas more effectively and speak with clarity.

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$37

Master Your Body Language To Boost Your Influence

Learn how to read and use non-verbal cues to improve communication, confidence, and connection at work.

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$37

How To Build A Standout Personal Brand

This online course teaches you how to build a personal brand both online and in person. You'll learn how to use your personal brand to advance your career or launch your own business.

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$67

How To Start a Side Hustle

The recent explosion of chatbots has made AI tools more accessible than ever. Now you can leverage AI to your advantage, enhancing both your professional and personal life.

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$97

How To Talk To People At Work

Learn how to turn everyday conversations into powerful career tools that get you noticed, help you build meaningful relationships, open doors to new opportunities, and accelerate your career growth.

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$57

How to Earn Passive Income Online

Want to make extra money outside of your day job? Sign up to learn about common passive income streams, tips to get started and real-life success stories.

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$127

How To Raise Financially Smart Kids

Teach your children the money skills they’ll need for life, from instilling strong financial values to helping them save, budget and invest for the future.

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$127

How to Use AI to Be More Successful at Work: For Beginners

The recent explosion of chatbots has made AI tools more accessible than ever. Now you can leverage AI to your advantage, enhancing both your professional and personal life.

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$67

How To Start A Business: For First-Time Founders

Gain the skills, support and mindset to start your first business.

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$127

Make a Powerful Career Change and Land a Job You Love

An online course for anyone looking to define their personal brand, grow their presence, and turn who they are into what they’re known for. Learn how to uncover your strengths, craft a compelling personal narrative, and build a brand that stands out, especially in the age of AI . We’ll teach you how to build a LinkedIn profile that best showcases your brand online, and cover tips on how to convey your brand in person, to advance your career.

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$67

How to Ace Your Job Interview

You can win the interview, and we're going to teach you how.

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$97

Master Your Money: Practical Strategies to Grow Your Wealth

Hack your budget, reduce your debt and feel more confident with your money.

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$67

How to Negotiate A Higher Salary

The skills you need to get a bigger paycheck.

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$97

How to Buy Your First Home

An online course that teaches you how to decide if homeownership is right for you, financially prepare and confidently navigate every step of the buying process—from mortgage basics to closing day.

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$97

Bundle and Save

Purchase a bundle and save up to 25%

AI Courses

Supercharge your work with this 3 course bundle of our AI courses

$173.25

Communication Skills Bundle

Learn how to communicate better and accelerate your career with this 3-course bundle

$106

Make More Money and Manage It Well

A 3-course bundle to increase your earnings, and get your finances in order

$218.25

The Ultimate Career and Income-Boosting Collection

Bundle contains 5 Smarter by CNBC Make It courses.

$455

The Most Popular Course Collection

Become an Effective Communicator: Master Public Speaking; How to Ace Your Job Interview; How to Earn Passive Income Online

$291

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Great for new grads! Bundle contains our 3 most popular career-focused courses.

$261

Control Your Career

3 Courses to help you get the career you want, and pay you deserve.

$195.75

Digital Downloads

Master Your Money: Digital Workbook

This workbook is your ultimate guide to financial wellness. It starts by exploring your money mindset and addressing harmful financial beliefs. Practical exercises help you create effective budgets, manage stress, and avoid pitfalls. Topics include savings, debt management, income growth, and retirement planning. It also features sections on optimizing employer benefits, smart investing, and estate planning for a comprehensive financial strategy.

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$24.97

Negotiate a Higher Salary: Digital Workbook

A must-have guide for anyone aiming to increase their earnings. It offers practical exercises and expert advice on understanding compensation, preparing for negotiations and answering tough questions. With strategies for making counteroffers and analyzing offer letters, this resource equips you to confidently navigate salary discussions and achieve financial success.

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$24.97

Ace Your Job Interview: Workbook

Your go-to guide for nailing job interviews. It starts by helping you figure out what job suits you best. You'll find practical exercises to identify your dream job, write a standout resume and boost your confidence. We'll cover everything from prepping for interviews and mastering body language to answering tricky questions. Plus, find tips on negotiating salary, following up after interviews and spotting red flags.

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$24.97