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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Fortify Confluence Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Risk Management Framework, Computer Security Incident Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Single Sign-On (SSO), Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), End User Training and Support

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Getting Started with Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Software Versioning, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, DevOps

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Leading Through Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Collaboration, Visionary, Team Leadership, Succession Planning, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Communication, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, People Development, Trustworthiness, Employee Coaching, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Développement psychologique de l'enfant

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Infant Care, Childhood Education and Development, Self-Awareness, Child Welfare, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Parent Communication, Working With Children, Self-Discipline, Social Skills, Compassion, Empathy, Relationship Building, Creativity, Sensory Systems Analysis, Cooperation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    808 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Coaching, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Personal Development, Organizational Development, Leadership, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Positivity, Social Skills, Change Management, People Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Influencing People Without Authority

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Decision Making, Professional Networking, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Creative Thinking, Self-Awareness, Communication, Creativity, Independent Thinking, People Development, Relationship Building, Tactfulness, People Management, Relationship Management, Growth Mindedness, Social Skills, Recognizing Others

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Latest Research On Anxiety Management And Stress Management

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Empathy, Stress Management, Self-Discipline, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Creativity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Calendar Management, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Resilience, Productivity, Stress First Aid, Prioritization, Overcoming Obstacles, Mindfulness

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Building and Managing Superior Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Peer Review, Training Programs, Professional Development, Goal Setting, AI literacy, Personal Development, Job Analysis, Quality Assessment, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Recruitment Strategies, Program Standards, Branding, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking, Portfolio Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    150 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Machine Learning for All

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI literacy, Test Data, Data Collection, Classification Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Communication Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Classroom Management, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Demand Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Competitive Analysis, Customer Demand Planning, Data Storytelling, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Regression Analysis, Supplier Performance Management, Inventory Control, Market Opportunities, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    NVIDIA

    AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Management, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, AI Workflows, Devops Tools, Data Infrastructure, AI literacy, Deep Learning, Information Technology Operations, Machine Learning, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    489 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fortify Confluence Security: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Git and GitHub: IBM
  • Professional Skills: Leading Through Effective Communication: Arizona State University
  • Développement psychologique de l'enfant: University of Geneva
  • Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence: Case Western Reserve University
  • Influencing People Without Authority: University of Michigan
  • Latest Research On Anxiety Management And Stress Management: Alex Genadinik
  • Building and Managing Superior Skills: The State University of New York
  • Machine Learning for All: University of London
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher: Commonwealth Education Trust

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