Self-paced courses can help you learn time management, goal setting, and effective study techniques. You can build skills in self-discipline, critical thinking, and adapting learning strategies to fit your personal style. Many courses introduce tools like digital planners, productivity apps, and online resources that enhance your learning experience and help you track your progress.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Music
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Animations, Timelines, Motion Graphics, Post-Production, Video Production, Editing, Configuration Management, Data Import/Export, Color Matching, File Management, Typography
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Syllabus Development, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Student Engagement, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Case Studies, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Leadership, Nursing Administration, Initiative and Leadership, Nursing, Health Informatics, Innovation, Conflict Management, Systems Thinking, Self-Awareness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Kanban Principles, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Sprint Planning, Performance Measurement, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management, Team Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Human Resource Strategy, Culture Transformation, Workforce Development, Business Leadership, Team Building, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Statistical Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Development Environment, Model Evaluation, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Resilience, Mindfulness, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Persistence, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Courage, Self-Awareness, Visionary, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Journals
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks