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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


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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern Art & Ideas

    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

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Applied Empathy

    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

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    University of London

    Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact

    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

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Digital Wellness

    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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

    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

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Aprender

    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

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    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    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

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    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    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

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    University of Michigan

    The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know

    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

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    Madecraft

    Leadership Skills for the Future

    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

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    Google

    Google Prompting Essentials

    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

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Foundations of Positive Psychology

    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

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

  • Modern Art & Ideas: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Professional Skills: Applied Empathy: Arizona State University
  • Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact: University of London
  • Professional Skills: Digital Wellness: Arizona State University
  • Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Aprender: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
  • The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know: University of Michigan
  • Leadership Skills for the Future: Madecraft

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