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Self Paced Courses

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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    Rice University

    Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Stress Management, Personal Development, Resilience, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Patience, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8
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    857 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Influencing People

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Executive Presence, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Decision Making, People Development, Social Skills, Stakeholder Analysis, Self-Awareness

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Happiness Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Compassion, Mental Health, Optimism, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Relationship Building, Psychology, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Cultural Responsiveness, Physiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Business Process, Project Implementation, Data Pipelines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    HEC Paris

    Devenir entrepreneur du changement

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Sustainable Business, Project Implementation, Project Design, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Visionary, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Action Oriented, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    628 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Mental Health, Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mindfulness, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    791 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Communication Strategies, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Student Engagement, Working With Children, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Understanding Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Surveys, Research Reports, Qualitative Research, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Empowerment, Research Methodologies, Personal Development, Science and Research, Research Design, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Psychological Evaluations, Program Evaluation, Creativity, Curiosity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    898 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Sociology, Culture, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Research, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Coaching, Organizational Change, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Positivity, Change Management, People Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness, Relationship Building

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Public Health Leadership Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations: Rice University
  • Influencing People: University of Michigan
  • Happiness Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Foundations of Business Intelligence: Google
  • Devenir entrepreneur du changement: HEC Paris
  • The Science of Well-Being for Teens: Yale University
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Understanding Research Methods: University of London
  • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
  • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association

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