Self-development courses can help you learn time management, emotional intelligence, effective communication, and goal-setting strategies. You can build skills in self-reflection, resilience, and motivation techniques that enhance personal growth. Many courses introduce tools like journaling apps, productivity planners, and mindfulness practices that support your journey toward self-improvement and help you implement the skills you acquire.
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Relational Databases, Database Design, SQL, Databases, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Object-Relational Mapping, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Meeting Facilitation, Positivity, Team Building, Resilience, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Agile Methodology, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Agile Project Management, Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Computational Thinking, Estimation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, Systems Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Web Servers, Distributed Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Servers, Network Architecture, System Programming, Network Protocols, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Scalability, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), System Design and Implementation, Web Services, Microservices, Debugging, OS Process Management, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy, Assertiveness, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Planning, Goal Setting, Mindfulness, Public Speaking, Influencing, Leadership, Business Leadership, Presentations, Team Building, Empowerment, Executive Presence, Non-Verbal Communication, Teamwork, Initiative and Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, Computer Vision, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming, Geospatial Mapping, Data Import/Export, Scripting, File Management, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Software Installation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Authentications, Software Testing, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Debugging, Object-Relational Mapping, Authorization (Computing), MySQL, Test Case, Web Development, Database Development, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Software Documentation, Test Automation, Document Management, File Management, Model View Controller
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Report Writing, Relational Databases, Software Testing, Technical Support
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Delegation Skills, Performance Measurement, Project Management, Meeting Facilitation, Time Management, Project Risk Management, Team Performance Management, Performance Metric, Productivity, Project Schedules, Performance Management, Goal Setting, Leadership, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Prioritization, Planning, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Diversity and Inclusion, Training and Development, Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, Human Resources, Workforce Development, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, Employee Retention, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Strategies, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks