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Self Development Courses

Self-development courses can help you learn time management, emotional intelligence, effective communication, and goal-setting strategies. You can build skills in self-reflection, resilience, and motivation techniques that enhance personal growth. Many courses introduce tools like journaling apps, productivity planners, and mindfulness practices that support your journey toward self-improvement and help you implement the skills you acquire.

Popular Self Development Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Computer Programming Tools, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Program Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Computer Graphics, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Programming Principles, Data Management, Maintainability

    4.1 stars, 937 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (937) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Team Collaboration, Telecommuting, Diversity and Inclusion, Self-Awareness, Demography

    4.5 stars, 3.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to CSS3

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Web Development, Typography, Programming Principles, Debugging

    4.8 stars, 9.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    MedCerts

    Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Patient Communication, Payment Processing and Collection, Care Management, Medical Coding, Patient-centered Care, Professional Development, Empathy, Healthcare Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, Medicare, Cultural Responsiveness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conflict Management, Communication, Interoperability, Data Integrity, Time Management

    4.8 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    Sage Publications

    Navigating Institutional Racism Within Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Higher Education, Resilience, Empowerment, Advocacy, Active Listening, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Personal Care, Social Justice

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Microservices with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Spring Boot, Restful API, Spring Framework, CI/CD, Data Persistence, Software Architecture, Software Design, Distributed Computing, Development Testing, Software Design Patterns, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Testing, API Testing, Java Programming, API Design, Persistence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • I

    IBM

    Java Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Memory Management, Code Reusability, Application Development, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Software Design, Development Environment, Program Development, Application Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments

    4.6 stars, 256 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (256) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    IBM

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux, File Systems, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Scripting Languages, Unix, File I/O, grep, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, Data Import/Export

    4.6 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Health Equity, Social and Human Services, Child Development, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Legal Proceedings, Anthropology, Advocacy, Research, Adjudication

    4.7 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Agile Foundations: Principles, Mindset, and Core Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Software Development Methodologies, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management, Software Development, Application Frameworks, Team Oriented, Waterfall Methodology, Team Management, Team Building, Accountability, Decision Making, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Product Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Empowering Teams and Sustaining Leadership Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Recognizing Others, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Empowerment, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Motivational Skills, Accountability, Leadership and Management, Drive Engagement, Business Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    WordPress Security Testing for Pentesters and Bug Hunters

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Test Script Development, Application Security, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Content Management Systems, Cyber Engineering, Cybersecurity, Web Development Tools, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Data Ethics, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Computer Programming: University of London
  • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to CSS3: University of Michigan
  • Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Navigating Institutional Racism Within Higher Education: Sage Publications
  • Foundations of Microservices with Spring Boot: Packt
  • Java Programming Fundamentals: IBM
  • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
  • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
  • Agile Foundations: Principles, Mindset, and Core Methods: John Wiley & Sons

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