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Self Development Courses

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.


Popular Self Development Courses and Certifications


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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    كيفية السيطرة على التوتر والقلق

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Stress Management, Composure, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Physical Therapy, Physiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self: How Stories Shape our Identities

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Empathy, Communication, Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Smart Goals, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Communication, General Networking, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Career Self-Management Advanced Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Peer Review, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Personal Development, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Brand Management, Digital Assets, Goal Setting, Branding, LinkedIn, Marketing Strategies, Investigation, Business Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة ضغوط الحياة | Stress Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Prioritization, Resilience, Optimism, Behavioral Management, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Assertiveness, Communication

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إتقان فن الإنجاز | Mastering The Art of Achieving

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Prioritization, Mental Concentration, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Operational Efficiency, Performance Improvement

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ashoka University

    Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Lifelong Learning, Resilience, Behavioral Economics, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Productivity, Time Management, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Empathy, Curiosity, Adaptability, Psychology

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Personal Development, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, People Development, Empowerment, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات تنشيط الذاكرة | Memory Enhancing Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Cognitive flexibility, Learning Strategies, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Personal Care, Psychology, Neurology, Stress Management, Social Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Successful Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Collaboration, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Influencing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • كيفية السيطرة على التوتر والقلق: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Storying the Self: How Stories Shape our Identities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Networking: University of Minnesota
  • Career Self-Management Advanced Certification: The State University of New York
  • إدارة ضغوط الحياة | Stress Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • إتقان فن الإنجاز | Mastering The Art of Achieving: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life: Ashoka University
  • مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams: University of Maryland, College Park

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