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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


  • L

    LearnKartS

    Employee Motivation for Managers: Ignite, Sustain & Grow

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Employee Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Performance Management, Recognizing Others, Drive Engagement, People Management, Team Management, People Development, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, Telecommuting, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, AI Enablement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Leadership Psychology: Motivation, Resilience & Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Leadership and Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Stress Management, Assertiveness, Team Leadership, Personal Development, Business Leadership, Talent Management, Delegation Skills, People Management, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Business Communication, Time Management, Talent Acquisition, Productivity

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Pearson

    Decision Making and Motivation

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Employee Performance Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Review, Team Motivation, People Analytics, Drive Engagement, Behavioral Management, Job Analysis, Recognizing Others, Job Evaluation, Productivity, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Personal and Professional Development

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Brand Awareness, Relationship Management, Goal-Oriented, Growth Mindedness, Brand Management, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Team Building, Workforce Development, Value Propositions, Culture Transformation, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Pearson

    General Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Development, Mental Health, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Psychotherapy, Learning Strategies, Decision Making, Stress Management, Mental Health Therapies, Human Learning, Child Development, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Social Sciences, Sociology, Scientific Methods

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Motivating Today's Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Skills, Growth Mindedness, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Empowerment, Resilience, Interactive Learning, Driving engagement, Needs Assessment, Learning Styles, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Management

    4.8 stars, 361 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (361) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Mental Concentration, Goal-Oriented, Tenacity, Empowerment, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Action Oriented, Smart Goals, Persistence, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Professional Development, Personal Integrity, Engineering Management, Leadership, Curiosity

    4.8 stars, 136 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Microsoft

    Change, Innovation, and Sustainable Team Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Organizational Change, Recognizing Others, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Staff Management, Brainstorming, Feasibility Studies, Ideation, Change Management, Professional Development, People Management, Microsoft Teams, Resilience, Innovation, Team Motivation, Communication Planning, Teamwork

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Airbus Beyond

    Airbus Supply Chain Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Order Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Order Delivery, Inventory Control, Production Planning, Contract Management, Supply Management, Sustainability Reporting, Supplier Performance Management, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Vendor Contracts, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Logistics, Risk Management, Negotiation, Billing & Invoicing

    4.6 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (52) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Principles of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Employee Engagement, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Teamwork, Benchmarking, Team Building, Behavior Management, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Human Resources, Business Management, Business Ethics, Decision Making, People Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Brain and Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Psychiatry, Human Learning, Anatomy, Physiology, Learning Theory, Neurology, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Human Development, Human Musculoskeletal System, Research Methodologies, Research, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Principles of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Organizational Effectiveness, Resource Management, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Leadership, Performance Appraisal, Business Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Performance Measurement, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Employee Motivation for Managers: Ignite, Sustain & Grow: LearnKartS
  • Leadership Psychology: Motivation, Resilience & Well-Being: Chris Croft Training
  • Decision Making and Motivation: Pearson
  • Personal and Professional Development: University of Michigan
  • General Psychology: Pearson
  • Motivating Today's Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Change, Innovation, and Sustainable Team Culture: Microsoft
  • Airbus Supply Chain Specialist: Airbus Beyond
  • Principles of Management: Pearson

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