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.

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Emotional Intelligence
★ 4.8 (6.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Personal Development, Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Mindfulness, Resilience, Leadership, Conflict Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness, Communication, Empowerment, Communication Strategies, Composure
★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Personal Care, Constructive Feedback, digital literacy, Personal Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Time Management, Digital Analysis, Professional Development, Technology Solutions, Mental Concentration, Mental Health, Technology Strategies, Habit Formation, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Courage, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, People Development
★ 4.8 (6.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Quick Learning, Self-Motivation, Literacy, Mental Concentration, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Productivity, Personal Development, Motivational Skills, Self-Awareness
★ 4.9 (5.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Personal Development, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology
★ 4.5 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, IT Security Architecture, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment
★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Growth Mindedness, Action Oriented, Goal-Oriented, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Positivity, Goal Setting, Conscientiousness, Resilience, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Planning, Learning Strategies, Social Network Analysis
★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Empathy, Influencing, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Leadership and Management, Active Listening, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Employee Coaching, Growth Mindedness, Conflict Management, Mindfulness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Graphing, Context Engineering, AI literacy, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Timelines, LLM Application, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Correspondence, Complex Problem Solving, Report Writing, Solution Design, Document Management, Critical Thinking, Machine Learning
★ 4.8 (7.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Smart Goals, Optimism, Research Methodologies, Overcoming Obstacles, Research Design, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Scientific Methods, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Qualitative Research, Research, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology
★ 4.8 (8.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months