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Motivation Courses

Motivation courses can help you learn goal-setting techniques, the psychology of motivation, and strategies for fostering resilience. You can build skills in self-assessment, creating actionable plans, and maintaining accountability in personal and professional settings. Many courses introduce tools like motivational interviewing and habit-tracking apps, which can enhance your ability to inspire yourself and others, making it easier to stay on track with your objectives.

Popular Motivation Courses and Certifications


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    Google

    Google People Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Goal-Oriented, Employee Coaching, Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Development, Goal Setting, Performance Appraisal, Delegation Skills, Drive Engagement, Culture Transformation, Internal Communications, Relationship Management, Resource Management, Empowerment, Team Motivation, AI Enablement, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Sit Less, Get Active

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Community Health, Patient Education and Support, Health Education, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Habit Formation, Health Assessment, Motivational Skills, Occupational Health, Chronic Diseases, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Communication For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Team Leadership, Oral Expression, Teamwork, Social Skills, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership, Team Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Leadership Development for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Employee Coaching, Creative Problem-Solving, Motivational Skills, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Prioritization, Stress Management, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Goal Setting, Time Management, Creative Thinking, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Creativity, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Scoping, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Program Standards, Agile Project Management, Quality Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    599 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavior Management, Rapport Building, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Intelligence

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Autoridad, dirección y liderazgo

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Supervision, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Staff Management, Coordinating, Personal Development, Motivational Skills, Organizational Effectiveness, Coordination, People Development, Business Management, Coaching

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Teamwork: Build and Sustain High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Team Management, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Organizational Effectiveness, Accountability Frameworks, Diversity and Inclusion, Accountability, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Connected Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Productivity, Team Motivation, Team Building, Professional Development, Team Management, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Action Oriented, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Complex Problem Solving, Planning, Emotional Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UBITS

    Introducción a la inteligencia emocional

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Persistence, Growth Mindedness, Self-Discipline, Self-Motivation, Adaptability, Resilience, Interpersonal Communications, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication, Communication Strategies, Culture, Habit Formation, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Social Skills, Human Resources, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Team Motivation, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Management, Recognizing Others, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Giving Helpful Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Recognizing Others, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Staff Management, Behavioral Management, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular motivation courses

  • Google People Management Essentials: Google
  • Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
  • Communication For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Leadership Development for Engineers: Rice University
  • Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning: SkillUp
  • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
  • Autoridad, dirección y liderazgo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Teamwork: Build and Sustain High-Performing Teams: Creo Incubator
  • Connected Leadership: Yale University
  • Introducción a la inteligencia emocional: UBITS

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