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Personal Productivity Courses

Personal productivity courses can help you learn time management, goal setting, effective prioritization, and techniques for minimizing distractions. You can build skills in task delegation, maintaining focus, and using productivity frameworks like the Pomodoro Technique or Eisenhower Matrix. Many courses also introduce tools such as digital planners, project management software, and note-taking apps that enhance your ability to organize tasks and track progress effectively.

Popular Personal Productivity Courses and Certifications


  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Ser más creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Persona (User Experience)

    4.7 stars, 3.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Managing Stress and Building Resilience in Challenging Times

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Habit Formation, Conflict Management, Composure, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Persistence, Compassion, Overcoming Obstacles, Crisis Management, Adaptability, Personal Development, Mental Concentration, Personal Care, Self-Awareness, Leadership and Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Self-Motivation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Analysis, Agile Project Management

    4.6 stars, 810 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (810) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Éxito Profesional

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Business Writing, Financial Statement Analysis, Critical Thinking, Cash Management, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Time Management, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling, Management Training And Development, Project Management, Finance, Change Management

    4.7 stars, 9.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (9.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Authentic Communication With Confidence And Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Drive Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Public Speaking, Communication, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Workplace inclusivity, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Executive Presence, Active Listening

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Decision Making, Creativity, Professionalism, Time Management

    4.7 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Becoming a Decision Thinker

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Decision Intelligence, Decisiveness, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Action Oriented, Strategic Decision-Making, Estimation, Independent Thinking, Bayesian Statistics, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Decision Tree Learning, Risk Management, Probability, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Cómo hablar bien en público

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Time Management, Goal Setting, Adaptability

    4.8 stars, 2.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Liderazgo efectivo para el siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Teamwork, Storytelling, Experimentation, Team Building, Social Skills, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Persistence, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Community Development, Leadership Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9 stars, 3.7K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Resilience for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Tenacity, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Optimism, Stress Management, Smart Goals, Resilience, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Time Management, Persistence, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Recognizing Others, Personal Development

    4.6 stars, 265 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (265) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Career Pathways in Coaching & People Development Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: People Development, People Analytics, Data Storytelling, Workforce Development, Human Resources, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Human Resource Strategy, People Management, Employee Coaching, AI Enablement, Organizational Development, Dashboard, Coaching, Portfolio Management, Training Programs, Talent Management, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Minnesota

    Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Innovation, Problem Solving, Adaptability

    4.4 stars, 2.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Ser más creativos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Managing Stress and Building Resilience in Challenging Times: Creo Incubator
  • Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking: IBM
  • Éxito Profesional: University of California, Irvine
  • Authentic Communication With Confidence And Impact: University of London
  • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
  • Becoming a Decision Thinker: Illinois Tech
  • Cómo hablar bien en público: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Liderazgo efectivo para el siglo XXI: Universidad de los Andes
  • Resilience for Everyone: Arizona State University

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