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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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    Coursera

    GenAI for Customer Communication

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Customer Communications Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, AI Enablement, Personalized Service, Customer Insights, Business Analytics, ChatGPT, User Feedback, Analytics, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Predictive Analytics, Automation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Creating Social Media Posts with GenAI: Mastering ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, ChatGPT, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Market Research, Copywriting, Storytelling

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University at Buffalo

    Capstone - Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Consulting, Leadership and Management, Report Writing, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Data Collection

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Power BI: Data Analytics and Data Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Preprocessing, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nestlé

    Nestlé's Introduction to Marketing - with Abigail Laursen

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Global Marketing, New Product Development, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Market Research

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Job Applications Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Critical Thinking, Graphic Design, Creativity, Personal Attributes, Design, Branding, Storytelling, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Honesty, Storytelling, Journals, Editing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Investigation, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Adaptability, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Personal Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Assertiveness, Smart Goals, Time Management, Productivity, Leadership, Professional Development, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Relationship Management, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Growth Mindedness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Leading and Developing Top Talent

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship, Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation, Business Strategy, Smart Goals, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Creating Trust & Support

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Team Building, Team Motivation, Team Management, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Honesty, Relationship Building, Empathy, Collaboration, Professional Development, Storytelling, Mindfulness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Coaching Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Motivational Skills, People Development, Team Performance Management, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • GenAI for Customer Communication: Coursera
  • Creating Social Media Posts with GenAI: Mastering ChatGPT: Coursera
  • Capstone - Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness : University at Buffalo
  • Power BI: Data Analytics and Data Preparation: Whizlabs
  • Nestlé's Introduction to Marketing - with Abigail Laursen: Nestlé
  • Job Applications Essentials: Adobe
  • Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact: Skillshare
  • CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Personal Skills: Packt
  • Leading and Developing Top Talent : Kennesaw State University

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