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.

Coursera
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

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Software Versioning, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, DevOps
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
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

University of Geneva
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Case Western Reserve University
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
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
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of London
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Commonwealth Education Trust
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks