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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


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    Stanford University

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Health Informatics, Deep Learning, Health Policy, Data Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    A Crash Course in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Design, Performance Metric, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Architecting Solutions on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Event-Driven Programming, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Performance Tuning, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Kinesis, Data Analysis, Containerization, Data Visualization

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    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Collaboration, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Intellectual Property

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Strategy, Case Studies, Asset Management, Innovation, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Business Valuation, Economics

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    LearnKartS

    Core Java for Complete Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Unit Testing, Debugging, Maintainability, Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Test Case, Application Development, Authentications, Application Security, Android Development, Cryptography, Software Design Patterns

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to AutoSAR

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Systems Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Application Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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    560 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Customer Retention, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Technical Product Management, Professional Networking, Financial Analysis, Product Strategy, Product Requirements, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, Revenue Management, Financial Statements, Performance Management, Interviewing Skills

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Communication Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Android Studio, Android Development, Internet Of Things, Communication Systems, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks, Mobile Development, Application Development, Embedded Systems, Open Source Technology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Safety in the Utility Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Environmental Regulations, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Safety Standards, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety and Security, Fire And Life Safety, Regulatory Compliance, First Aid, Emergency Response

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAP

    Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Design, Cloud Computing, SAP Applications, Cybersecurity, Case Studies, Software As A Service, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Technologies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Modeling, Business Process Automation, Business Analysis, Application Development

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    222 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare: Stanford University
  • A Crash Course in Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Architecting Solutions on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Intellectual Property: University of Pennsylvania
  • Core Java for Complete Beginners: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to AutoSAR: EDUCBA
  • The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics: University of Michigan
  • Real-World Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Internet of Things: Communication Technologies: University of California San Diego

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