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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.


Popular Self Paced Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Active Directory, Endpoint Detection and Response, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Security, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, User Provisioning, Security Controls, Threat Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Malware Protection, Data Governance, Threat Detection, User Accounts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Compassion, Recognizing Others, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Diversity Awareness, Dignity in Care, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Meditation & Breathwork, Liberal Arts, Curiosity, Creativity, Dealing With Ambiguity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    البرمجة اللغوية العصبية | NLP

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Active Listening, Behavior Management, Communication, Personal Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Financial Modeling, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Financial Data, Microsoft Office

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Starweaver

    Mastering Active Listening in the Global Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Team Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Rapport Building, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Virtual Teams, Communication, Digital Communications, AI literacy, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Empowerment, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Accounting, Marketing, Communication

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Agile Team Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Innovation, Empowerment, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Google Data Studio - Création de Tableaux de Bords Interactifs

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Looker (Software), Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Psychological Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Safety Culture, Drive Engagement, Team Building, Empowerment, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Team Collaboration, Growth Mindedness, Employee Engagement, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Creative Problem-Solving, Scaled Agile Framework, Leadership Studies, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Conflict Management, Agile Software Development, Team Performance Management, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Innovation, Problem Solving, Project Controls

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of North Texas

    Contemporary Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Respiration, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Financial Statements in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Snowflake Schema, Power BI, Excel Formulas, Financial Statements, Business Intelligence, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Data Modeling, Financial Analysis, SQL, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator: Packt
  • Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection: University of Michigan
  • البرمجة اللغوية العصبية | NLP : Alfaisal University | KLD
  • A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass: Illinois Tech
  • Mastering Active Listening in the Global Workplace: Starweaver
  • Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agile Team Leadership: Duke University
  • Google Data Studio - Création de Tableaux de Bords Interactifs: Coursera
  • Psychological Safety: Coursera
  • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park

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