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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


  • G

    Google

    AI for App Building

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Google Workspace, AI Personalization

    4.8 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    React Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React.js, UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Webpack, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Dataflow, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Development Environment

    4.7 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Parte 5: Lidera tu Vida - Estrategias y Conciliación

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Adaptability, Cooperation, Personal Development, Professional Development, Collaboration, Planning, Management Training And Development, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Family Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Competitive Strategy and Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Research, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Product Strategy, Report Writing, Business Consulting, Growth Strategies, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness

    4.7 stars, 3.7K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Influencing People Without Authority

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Decision Making, Professional Networking, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Creative Thinking, Self-Awareness, Communication, Creativity, Independent Thinking, People Development, Decision Intelligence, Relationship Building, Tactfulness, People Management, Relationship Management, Growth Mindedness, Recognizing Others

    4.8 stars, 4.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Parte 4: Design Thinking en la implementación y cultura

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Innovation, Program Implementation, Overcoming Obstacles, Open Mindset, Project Implementation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Introduction to Philosophy

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

    4.7 stars, 9.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (9.7K) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • G

    Google

    Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Programming Principles, File I/O, IT Automation, Data Import/Export, Algorithms, Automation, Program Development, Computer Programming, File Management, Maintainability

    4.8 stars, 3.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    From Resume to Job Offer: Get Hired Faster with AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Applicant Tracking Systems, AI literacy, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Interviewing Skills, AI Personalization, Google Gemini, Job Analysis, ChatGPT, Content Optimization, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Keyword Research, Personal Development, Writing and Editing, Negotiation, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Software Testing, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, AI Integrations, Python Programming, IBM Cloud, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, Application Lifecycle Management, Integrated Development Environments, Application Programming Interface (API), Programming Principles

    4.4 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Agile Methodology, Cloud-Native Computing, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Continuous Deployment, Software Development Methodologies, Behavior-Driven Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Continuous Delivery, Performance Metric, Team Performance Management, Accountability, Culture Transformation, Microservices, Organizational Development

    4.8 stars, 4.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Team Motivation, Visionary, Motivational Skills, Smart Goals, Team Performance Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Cultural Responsiveness, Employee Performance Management, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Drive Engagement, Performance Review, Leadership Development, People Development, Influencing, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    4.8 stars, 6.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self development courses

  • AI for App Building: Google
  • React Basics: Meta
  • Parte 5: Lidera tu Vida - Estrategias y Conciliación: IESE Business School
  • Competitive Strategy and Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Influencing People Without Authority: University of Michigan
  • Parte 4: Design Thinking en la implementación y cultura: IESE Business School
  • Introduction to Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh
  • Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python: Google
  • From Resume to Job Offer: Get Hired Faster with AI Tools: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask: IBM

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