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Self-paced courses can help you learn time management, goal setting, and effective study techniques. You can build skills in self-discipline, critical thinking, and adapting learning strategies to fit your personal style. Many courses introduce tools like digital planners, productivity apps, and online resources that enhance your learning experience and help you track your progress.


Popular Self Paced Courses and Certifications


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    LearnQuest

    Java Class Library

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java Programming, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Data Structures, File Management

    4.7
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    216 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Assessment, Value-Based Care, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Managed Care, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Process Mapping, Care Management, Patient Safety, Health Care Administration, Quality Improvement, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Health Policy

    4.5
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    214 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Team Building and Leadership in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDHEC Business School

    From Followership to Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Thought Leadership, Leadership Development, Relationship Management, Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Storytelling, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Financial Data, Business Analytics, Data Strategy, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Project Implementation, Project Scoping, Data Management, Unstructured Data

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Business Intelligence (BI) Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Data Wrangling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    391 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Database systems

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, Information Systems, MySQL, Predictive Analytics, Database Design, MongoDB, Analytics, Scalability, Database Management Systems

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    688 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Team Management, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Strategic Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Microsoft SQL Servers, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Responsible AI, Apache Spark, SQL, Generative AI, Data Governance, Quality Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Intelligent Machining

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Software Systems, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Open Source Technology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Management Skills for New Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Delegation Skills, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Team Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership Development, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self paced courses

  • Java Class Library: LearnQuest
  • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: Northeastern University
  • Team Building and Leadership in Project Management: Microsoft
  • From Followership to Leadership: EDHEC Business School
  • SEL Capstone: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Business Intelligence (BI) Essentials: IBM
  • Database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI: Coursera

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