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Self Improvement Courses

Self-improvement courses can help you learn effective time management, goal setting, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness techniques. You can build skills in self-reflection, resilience, and communication, which are crucial for personal and professional growth. Many courses introduce tools like journaling apps, productivity planners, and meditation guides that can enhance your learning experience and support your journey toward achieving your goals.

Popular Self Improvement Courses and Certifications


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Analysis, Culture

    4.8 stars, 1.6K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Decision Making, Psychiatry, Neurology, Scientific Methods

    4.7 stars, 826 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (826) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Analysis, Maintainability, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Clinical Leadership, Healthcare Project Management, Communication Strategies, Threat Management, Driving engagement

    4.6 stars, 95 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (95) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Nursing Management, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Education and Support, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Infection Control, Intravenous Therapy

    4.8 stars, 102 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (102) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Hands-on Linux - Self-Hosted WordPress for Linux Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Ubuntu, Linux Servers, WordPress, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Content Management Systems, Linux Commands, Nginx, Servers, Web Servers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Operating System Administration, IT Automation, Software Installation, Systems Administration, Virtual Machines, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices

    4.8 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Change Control, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Healthcare Project Management, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement, Safety Standards, Problem Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Accident Prevention, System Implementation, Leadership

    4.6 stars, 101 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (101) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Data Literacy, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Quantitative Research, Data Integration

    4.7 stars, 97 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (97) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Digital Self-Defense - The Complete Cyber Security Course for Personal Users

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Business Analysis & Process Management

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Modeling, Business Process, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Computer Literacy

    4.5 stars, 7.6K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (7.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • Y

    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Habit Formation, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Behavioral Health, Compassion, Goal Setting, Mental Health, Psychology, Productivity, Time Management, Prioritization, Action Oriented, Decision Making

    4.9 stars, 40K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (40K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Time Management, Learning Theory, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Habit Formation, Adaptability

    4.8 stars, 93K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (93K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self improvement courses

  • Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I): Johns Hopkins University
  • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
  • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
  • Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V): Johns Hopkins University
  • Hands-on Linux - Self-Hosted WordPress for Linux Beginners: Packt
  • Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care: University of Minnesota
  • Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII): Johns Hopkins University
  • Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI): Johns Hopkins University
  • Digital Self-Defense - The Complete Cyber Security Course for Personal Users: Packt
  • Business Analysis & Process Management: Coursera

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