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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design
★ 4.6 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Malware Protection, Computer Security Incident Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Event Management
★ 4.6 (174) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Asset Protection, Loss Prevention, Fraud detection, Deposit Accounts, Investments, Estate Planning, Portfolio Risk, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Risk Appetite, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Contingency Planning, Tax Planning, Account Strategy, Banking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Immunology, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mindfulness, Public Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Mental Health Therapies
★ 4.5 (104) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Motion Arguments, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Court Systems, Learning Strategies, Civil Procedures, Policy Analysis, Economics
★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Internet Of Things, Information Privacy, Network Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Authentications, Data Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Conflict Management, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, International Relations, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Sociology, Advocacy, World History, Demography, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Storytelling, Peer Review
★ 4.8 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Incident Management, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Security Management, Merchant Services, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Malware Protection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Email Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Risk Analysis, Computer Security Incident Management, Metasploit, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Authentications, Security Testing, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Management, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks
★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Network Administration, System Configuration, User Accounts, Key Management, Brute-force attacks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months