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Motivation Courses

Motivation courses can help you learn goal-setting techniques, the psychology of motivation, and strategies for fostering resilience. You can build skills in self-assessment, creating actionable plans, and maintaining accountability in personal and professional settings. Many courses introduce tools like motivational interviewing and habit-tracking apps, which can enhance your ability to inspire yourself and others, making it easier to stay on track with your objectives.

Popular Motivation Courses and Certifications


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    Wesleyan University

    Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Psychology, Experimentation, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Madecraft

    How to Get Things Done Ahead of Deadlines

    Skills you'll gain: Ability To Meet Deadlines, Timelines, Planning, Time Management, Disaster Recovery, Prioritization, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Productivity, Goal Setting, Accountability, Stakeholder Management, Recognizing Others, Risk Management, Self-Motivation, Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Personal Development, Research, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson International Higher Education

    MyCredSkills Autogestión para profesionales.

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Time Management, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented, Organizational Skills, Self-Discipline, Productivity, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Professional Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    Prioritizing Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Time Management, Action Oriented, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Calendar Management, Workflow Management, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Journals, Decision Making, Project Planning, Personal Development, Process Optimization, Self-Motivation, Operational Efficiency, Open Mindset, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Professional Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Madecraft

    Get More Done in Less Time

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Prioritization, Time Management, Goal Setting, Action Oriented, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Strategic Prioritization, Self-Motivation, Mental Concentration, Scheduling, Follow Through, Motivational Skills, Habit Formation, Decision Making, Compassion

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    First-Time Manager Essentials: Leading Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Recognizing Others, Professional Networking, Trustworthiness, Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruitment Strategies, Relationship Building, Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Team Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Team Management, Employee Coaching, Team Collaboration, Team Oriented, Talent Pipelining, Verbal Communication Skills

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Habilidades Gerenciales

    Skills you'll gain: Supervision, Management Training And Development, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Delegation Skills, Strategic Planning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Leadership, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Quality Management, Coordinating, Team Motivation, Creative Thinking, Business Planning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Coaching

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Preparing to Manage Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Capital, Human Resource Policies, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Strategy, Staff Management, Employee Relations, Resource Management, People Management, Employee Performance Management, Labor Relations, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Labor Law, Employee Engagement, Team Motivation, Economics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    The Science of Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Meeting Facilitation, Productivity, Delegation Skills, Time Management, Drive Engagement, Discussion Facilitation, Action Oriented, Organizational Skills, Goal Setting, Calendar Management, Self-Motivation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Mental Concentration, Personal Development, Self-Discipline, Stress Management, Decision Making, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Expert Academy

    Modern Leadership: Styles And Real-World Application

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Executive Presence, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Studies, Drive Engagement, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Goal Setting, Change Management, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Social Skills, Human Resources, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Team Motivation, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Management, Recognizing Others, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Emotional Intelligence

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Effective supervision for managers and leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Negotiation, Composure, Supervision, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Motivation, Employee Performance Management, Relationship Management, Performance Management, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular motivation courses

  • Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • How to Get Things Done Ahead of Deadlines: Madecraft
  • MyCredSkills Autogestión para profesionales.: Pearson International Higher Education
  • Prioritizing Effectively: Madecraft
  • Get More Done in Less Time: Madecraft
  • First-Time Manager Essentials: Leading Teams: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Habilidades Gerenciales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Preparing to Manage Human Resources: University of Minnesota
  • The Science of Productivity: Madecraft
  • Modern Leadership: Styles And Real-World Application: The Expert Academy

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