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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


  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Data Ethics, LLM Application, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Employee Engagement

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Measuring and Improving Speech Accuracy

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, User Accounts, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage

    ★ 4.7 (300) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Public History, Demography, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.6 (811) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering

    ★ 4.7 (211) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Planning, Driving engagement, Business Strategies, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (738) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    GenAI for Executives & Business Leaders: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Governance, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience improvement, Customer Service, Operational Efficiency

    ★ 4.6 (536) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    ★ 4.6 (973) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Pharmacotherapy, Biochemical Assays, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Testing, Medication Administration, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Chemistry

    ★ 4.8 (292) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Mastering Final Cut Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Apple software proficiency, Motion Graphics, Knowledge of Apple Software, Post-Production, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Animations, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Editing, Content Management, File Management, Color Matching, Timelines, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

    ★ 4.4 (230) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Service Level, Service Management, Help Desk Support, Customer Service, End User Training and Support, Remote Access Systems, Issue Tracking, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, Data Ethics, GitHub, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, AI literacy, Software Versioning, AI Integrations, Risking, Software Development Tools, Project Management

    ★ 4.3 (200) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals: IBM
  • Measuring and Improving Speech Accuracy: Google Cloud
  • A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs: Google Cloud
  • The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State: Tel Aviv University
  • SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education: Dassault Systèmes
  • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • GenAI for Executives & Business Leaders: An Introduction: IBM
  • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
  • Mastering Final Cut Pro: LearnQuest

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