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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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    Packt

    Top 20 Most Powerful Life Coaching Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Empowerment, Coaching, Personal Development, Optimism, Accountability, Journals, Positivity, Mentorship, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Resilience, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Mobile App Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Software Documentation, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, Code Review, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning Methods, Software Development, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Development Environment

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    233K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Software Design, Debugging, Software Engineering, Javascript, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Algorithms, Image Analysis, AI Personalization, Program Development, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    React Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React.js, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Intro to Generative AI: A Beginner's Primer on Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, LLM Application, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, Personal Development, Stress Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Version Control

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Linux Commands, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Collaborative Software, File Management, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Web Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian School of Business

    A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Resilience, Psychology, Personal Development, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence, Curiosity, Mindfulness

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

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    IBM

    IBM Product Owner

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Kanban Principles, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Information Technology, Agile Project Management, Computer Hardware, Product Strategy, ChatGPT, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Strategic People Management and Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Organizational Change, Virtual Teams, People Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Personal Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Talent Management, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention, Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Communication, Relationship Building, Ancient History, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Top 20 Most Powerful Life Coaching Questions: Packt
  • Generative AI for Mobile App Developers: IBM
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
  • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
  • React Basics: Meta
  • Intro to Generative AI: A Beginner's Primer on Core Concepts: Google Cloud
  • Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress: Yale University
  • Version Control: Meta
  • A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment: Indian School of Business
  • IBM Product Owner: IBM

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