Self-defense courses can help you learn situational awareness, basic striking techniques, and effective escape strategies. You can build skills in defensive tactics, conflict de-escalation, and personal safety planning. Many courses introduce tools like pepper spray, personal alarms, and self-defense keychains, demonstrating how these items can enhance your safety and confidence in various environments.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Risk Management Framework, Computer Security Incident Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Single Sign-On (SSO), Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), End User Training and Support
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Business Process Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Enterprise Architecture, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Business Transformation, Technical Consulting, Governance, Change Management, Systems Architecture, Scalability, Performance Measurement, Consulting, Application Programming Interface (API), Program Development, Generative AI, Return On Investment
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Virtual Reality, Game Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Mobile Development, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Web Applications, Incident Response, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Data Transformation, Combinatorics, Database Design, Model Evaluation, Web Development, Generative AI
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Active Listening, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Creative Thinking, Talent Management, Business Strategy, Self-Awareness, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership Development, User Research, Leadership, Ideation
University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

University of California, Berkeley
Skills you'll gain: User Research, Medical Imaging, File I/O, Materials science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Java Programming, Semiconductors, Medical Devices, Finite Element Methods, Team Leadership, Energy and Utilities, Control Systems, Mechanics, Robotics, Environmental Engineering, Radiation Protection, Sustainable Engineering, Structural Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Vibrations
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Sustainability Reporting, Goal Setting, Financial Statements, User Story, Engineering Management, Financial Analysis, Budget Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Mental Concentration, Capital Budgeting, Agile Project Management, Cost Estimation, Risk Analysis, Self-Awareness, Financial Modeling, Growth Mindedness, Leadership Development, Personal Development
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Virtual Reality, Game Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Mobile Development, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Web Applications, Incident Response, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Data Transformation, Combinatorics, Database Design, Model Evaluation, Web Development, Generative AI
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: De-escalation Techniques, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Organizing, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Sensitivity, Cooperation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Public Health, International Relations, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Community Health, Trauma Care, Child Welfare, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Network Security, Multi-Factor Authentication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months