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.
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Persuasive Communication, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Professionalism, Job Analysis, Communication, Business Writing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Brainstorming, Planning, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Digital Communications, Multimedia, Intellectual Property, Peer Review, Communication, Design Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Content Optimization, Business Writing, Recruitment, Data Visualization
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Self-Awareness, Time Management, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Meditation & Breathwork, Assertiveness, Recognizing Others, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Initiative and Leadership, Empathy, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Concentration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Persistence, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Creativity, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Employee Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Habit Formation, Coaching, Innovation, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Nutrition and Diet, Positivity, Habit Formation, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Environment and Resource Management, Health Education
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson International Higher Education
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Productivity, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Mental Concentration, Open Mindset, Time Management, Interactive Learning, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Overcoming Obstacles, Creative Thinking, Self-Awareness, Habit Formation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Ingenuity, Creative Thinking, Interpersonal Communications, Honesty, Cognitive flexibility, Social Skills, Empathy, Composure, Professionalism, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Communication, Google Gemini, Professional Development, Oral Expression, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Brand Strategy, Value Propositions, LLM Application, Follow Through, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Planning, Adaptability, Google Sheets, Generative AI, Personal Attributes
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months