Personal productivity courses can help you learn time management, goal setting, effective prioritization, and techniques for minimizing distractions. You can build skills in task delegation, maintaining focus, and using productivity frameworks like the Pomodoro Technique or Eisenhower Matrix. Many courses also introduce tools such as digital planners, project management software, and note-taking apps that enhance your ability to organize tasks and track progress effectively.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Relational Databases, Encryption, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Journalism, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Information Privacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Sheets, Automation, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Gmail, Workflow Management, Sales Support, Operations Management, Order Fulfillment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Legal Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Leadership, Adaptability, Creativity, Decision Making, Personal Development, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, TikTok, Storytelling, Animations, Timelines, Post-Production, Content Creation, Multimedia, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Productivity, Color Theory, Color Matching, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Coaching, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Learning Strategies, Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Productivity, Goal Setting, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Loans, Financial Planning, Finance, Wealth Management, Financial Management, Budgeting, Tax Planning, Investments, Economics, Income Tax, Risk Management, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Aptly
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Recruitment, LinkedIn, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Personal Development, Professional Development, Negotiation, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Google Sheets, Presentations, Productivity Software, Scheduling, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Document Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Typography, Collaborative Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, UI Components
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Goodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Workforce Development, Strategic Partnership, Project Implementation, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks