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Self Defense Courses

Self-defense courses can help you learn situational awareness, basic striking techniques, and effective escape strategies. You can build skills in defensive tactics, conflict de-escalation, and personal safety planning. Many courses introduce tools like pepper spray, personal alarms, and self-defense keychains, demonstrating how these items can enhance your safety and confidence in various environments.

Popular Self Defense Courses and Certifications


  • S

    Stanford Online

    Organizational Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Social Network Analysis, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Social Sciences, Culture, Sociology, Resource Management, Case Studies, Knowledge Transfer, Coordination, Influencing

    4.6 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Team Collaboration, Coaching, Empathy, Resilience, Leadership, Teamwork, Professionalism, Initiative and Leadership

    4.7 stars, 534 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (534) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Social intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Collaboration, Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, Tactfulness, Leadership, Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Recognizing Others, Psychology, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Personal Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business School Online

    Becoming an Effective Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Team Leadership, People Development, Influencing, Drive Engagement, Trustworthiness, Empathy, Personal Development, Relationship Management, Growth Mindedness, Team Motivation, Resilience, Conflict Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Money, Wealth, and Happiness

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Investment Management, General Finance, Cash Flows, General Lending, Financial Services, Expense Management, Empowerment, Consumer Behaviour, Case Management

    4.6 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    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, 999 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (999) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Personal Development, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology

    4.5 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence

    4.4 stars, 855 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (855) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Expert Academy

    Strategic Leadership Vision For Emerging Women Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Prioritization, Business Priorities, Prioritization, Adaptability, Resilience, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Executive Presence, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Leadership and Management, Visionary, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Workplace inclusivity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Early Adulthood

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Relationship Building, Higher Education, Education and Training, Adult Education, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Social Skills, Decision Making, Psychology, Problem Solving, Goal Setting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, English Language, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Grammar, Language Learning, Writing

    4.7 stars, 4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Student Engagement, Peer Review

    4.9 stars, 2.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self defense courses

  • Organizational Analysis: Stanford Online
  • Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions: University of Michigan
  • Social intelligence: Creo Incubator
  • Becoming an Effective Leader: Harvard Business School Online
  • Money, Wealth, and Happiness: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity: Microsoft
  • Strategic Leadership Vision For Emerging Women Leaders: The Expert Academy
  • Early Adulthood: Pearson

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