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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Leadership, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Office Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability, Positivity, Resilience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Creating a Portfolio Using Weebly

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, System Configuration

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Needs Assessment, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Education and Training, Professionalism, Entrepreneurship, Adult Education, Formal Learning, Community and Social Work, Community Outreach, Personal Integrity, Leadership Development, Social Work, Social Justice, Teaching, Community Development, Public History

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Editing, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Technical Management, Communication, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Engineering Management, Trustworthiness, Team Management, Storytelling, Writing

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Less Stress, Better Health

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Physiology, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Skills

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

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    Arizona State University

    Building Relationships with Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of North Texas

    Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Employee Training, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Appraisal, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Training Programs, Human Resources, Customer experience improvement, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Legal Risk, Employee Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Interviewing Skills

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Education and Training, Student Support and Services, Instructional Design, Communication Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Case Studies

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Tokyo

    Studying at Japanese Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Research

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

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    Coursera

    Business Analysis & Process Management

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Process, Business Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Computer Literacy

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Arizona State University

    Strategic Thinking for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Research, Influencing, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Collection, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Proactivity, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Surveys, Creative Thinking, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Cognitive flexibility, Research Methodologies

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Florida

    Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physiology, Coaching, Rehabilitation, Injury Prevention, Stress Management, Planning, Human Musculoskeletal System

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Creating a Portfolio Using Weebly: Coursera
  • Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism: Duke University
  • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Less Stress, Better Health: American Psychological Association
  • Building Relationships with Communication: Arizona State University
  • Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry: University of North Texas
  • Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Studying at Japanese Universities: The University of Tokyo
  • Business Analysis & Process Management: Coursera

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