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Self Defense Courses

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.


Popular Self Defense Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Self-Guided Wellness Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Smart Goals, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Empowerment, Coaching, Behavior Management, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Positivity, Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Job Applications Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Critical Thinking, Adobe Acrobat, Creativity, Design, Presentations, Branding, Storytelling, Communication, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Self-Awareness, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Child Development, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Decision Making, Scientific Methods

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Human Development, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Economics, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Relationship Building

    4.8
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    521 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Resolution Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, De-escalation Techniques, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving, Cooperation, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Awareness, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Empowerment

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAE Institute México

    Bulletproof 1. Accepting rejection

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Growth Mindedness, Persistence, Courage, Personal Development, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Positivity, Cognitive flexibility, Composure, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Cybersecurity Threats and Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Malware Protection, Data Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Systems Architecture, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Identity and Access Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Reclaim Your Attention: Values-Aligned Media Consumption

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Personal Development, Compassion, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Creativity, Resilience, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Productivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Automation, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Estimation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
  • Self-Guided Wellness Coaching: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Job Applications Essentials: Adobe
  • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness: University of Rochester
  • Conflict Resolution Skills: University of California, Irvine
  • Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment: Coursera
  • Bulletproof 1. Accepting rejection: SAE Institute México
  • Cybersecurity Threats and Defense: LearnKartS
  • Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud: Google Cloud

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