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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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    Columbia University

    University Studies for Student Veterans

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Writing, Growth Mindedness, Higher Education, Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

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    UBITS

    Comunicación visual: enriquece tus mensajes

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Leadership, Business Leadership, Data Storytelling, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Communication, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Graphical Tools

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    Arizona State University

    Managing Up

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Collaboration, Professional Networking, Trustworthiness, Influencing, Growth Mindedness, Communication Strategies

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    Cinematic Health

    Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Professionalism, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Substance Abuse, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Nursing Care, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, Compassion, Communication, Mental Health, Communication Strategies

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    EDUCBA

    Apache & Tomcat Web Application Deployment Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Application Deployment, Apache Tomcat, Apache, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Servers, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, UI Components, Web Servers, Email Automation, Usability, Development Testing, Interactive Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Web Analytics and SEO

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    Columbia University

    Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Student Engagement, School Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Introduction to Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Research, Psychology, Social Studies, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

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    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Understanding Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Timelines, Social Sciences

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    IBM

    IBM Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Kanban Principles, Project Management, IT Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Project Coordination, Communication

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    Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    Red Hat

    Open Practices for your DevOps Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, DevOps, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Product Development, Team Building, Team Oriented, Meeting Facilitation, Technical Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Agile Meets Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Design, Product Development, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Software Development

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • University Studies for Student Veterans:Ā Columbia University
  • Comunicación visual: enriquece tus mensajes:Ā UBITS
  • Managing Up :Ā Arizona State University
  • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations:Ā Cinematic Health
  • Apache & Tomcat Web Application Deployment Projects:Ā EDUCBA
  • Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education:Ā Columbia University
  • Introduction to Philosophy:Ā The University of Edinburgh
  • Ų„ŲÆŲ§Ų±Ų© Ų§Ł„ŲØŁŠŲ§Ł†Ų§ŲŖ في Ł…Ų§ŁŠŁƒŲ±Ų³ŁˆŁŲŖ Ų„ŁƒŲ³Ł„ | Managing Data in MS Excel:Ā Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Understanding Research Methods:Ā University of London
  • IBM Project Manager:Ā IBM

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