Personal productivity courses can help you learn time management, goal setting, effective prioritization, and techniques for minimizing distractions. You can build skills in task delegation, maintaining focus, and using productivity frameworks like the Pomodoro Technique or Eisenhower Matrix. Many courses also introduce tools such as digital planners, project management software, and note-taking apps that enhance your ability to organize tasks and track progress effectively.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Financial Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Sharing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Financial Modeling, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Financial Forecasting, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Professional Development, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Problem Solving, Mindfulness, Decision Making, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Resilience, Organizational Change, Compassion, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Stress Management, Growth Mindedness, Leadership, People Development, Empathy, Coaching, Change Management, Positivity, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Legal Research, Investigation, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Bash (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Operating Systems, Scripting, Unix, Development Testing, Software Testing, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Python Programming, File Management, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Personal Attributes, Positivity, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Risk Modeling, Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information, Accountability, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Presentations, Multimedia, Animations, Data Visualization, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Collaboration, Sales Presentations, Security Controls, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI), Graphics Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Assertiveness, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Team Motivation, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Decision Making, Adaptability, Brand Strategy, Employee Engagement
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Application Security, Authentications, Malware Protection, Hardening, Cryptography, Multi-Factor Authentication, Browser Compatibility
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Enablement, Google Workspace, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Customer experience improvement, AI Workflows, Productivity Software, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Tool Calling, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Business Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months