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Self Defense Courses

Self-defense courses can help you learn situational awareness, basic striking techniques, and effective escape strategies. You can build skills in defensive tactics, conflict de-escalation, and personal safety planning. Many courses introduce tools like pepper spray, personal alarms, and self-defense keychains, demonstrating how these items can enhance your safety and confidence in various environments.

Popular Self Defense Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Microsoft

    Advanced DAX and Performance Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Performance Tuning, Performance Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Optimization, Microsoft Copilot, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Business Metrics, Context Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Craniosacral Therapy Essentials: Theory and Application

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Mindfulness, Patient Communication, Exercise Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Pain Management, Active Listening, Rehabilitation, Medication Therapy Management, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurology, Health Assessment, Mental Health Therapies, Athletic Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Agile Dashboards for Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Demand Planning, Dashboard, Market Opportunities, Business Metrics, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Agile Methodology, Real Time Data, Management Reporting, Business Intelligence, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Leading and Developing Top Talent

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Employee Coaching, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship, Collaboration

    4.4 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Essentials for Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Self Service Technologies, Customer Service, AI Personalization, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Support, Customer Communications Management, Customer Inquiries, AI Workflows, Customer experience improvement, Customer and Client Support, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, AI Integrations, Customer Relationship Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Calendar: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Communication, Cloud Platforms

    3.9 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.9 (19) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Workplace inclusivity, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Culture Transformation, Communication, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Compliance Reporting, Advocacy, Diversity Awareness

    4.7 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Promoción de Habilidades Socioemocionales

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Instructional Design, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Social Skills, Training Programs, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Program Evaluation, Social Impact, Empathy, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Case Studies, Psychological Evaluations, Adaptability

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • B

    Board Infinity

    Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Team Collaboration, Meditation & Breathwork, Resilience, Relationship Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Codio

    Java: Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Java, Java Programming, Other Programming Languages

    3.6 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.6 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE)

    Skills you'll gain: Dignity in Care, Empowerment, Healthcare Ethics, Accountability, Research, Interactive Learning, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Vieses Inconscientes e Comportamentos

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Open Mindset, Social Justice, Critical Thinking, Culture, Mitigation

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced DAX and Performance Optimization: Microsoft
  • Craniosacral Therapy Essentials: Theory and Application: Niel Asher Education
  • Agile Dashboards for Data-Driven Decision-Making: Duke University
  • Leading and Developing Top Talent: Kennesaw State University
  • Generative AI Essentials for Customer Service: Edureka
  • Google Calendar: Getting Started: Google Cloud
  • Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying: Coursera
  • Promoción de Habilidades Socioemocionales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace: Board Infinity
  • Java: Algorithms: Codio

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