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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


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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Gemini, Claude Code, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Social Skills, Predictive Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Academic Information Seeking

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Record Keeping, Data Collection, Document Management, Information Management, Intellectual Property

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    768 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Suicide Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Medical Terminology, Psychotherapy, Public Health, Mental Health, Demography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    316 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Job Analysis, Communication, Business Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    421 reviews

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    Wesleyan University

    Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Workforce Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    380 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Liderazgo Instruccional: Perspectiva Global y Prácticas Locales

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Research, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    744 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Mental Health, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Student Support and Services, Self-Discipline, Mental Concentration, Empathy, Respiration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Accountability, Advocacy, Student Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    297 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Art of Visual Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Cinematography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Multimedia, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Concentration, Accountability, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Positivity, Optimism, Stress Management, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Attributes, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Goal Setting

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Zurich

    Teaching Science at University

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Experimentation, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Student Engagement, Research Design, Drive Engagement, Course Development, Scientific Methods, Simulations, Model Evaluation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI for Everyday Life: Kennesaw State University
  • Academic Information Seeking: University of Copenhagen
  • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
  • Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews: Coursera
  • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
  • Liderazgo Instruccional: Perspectiva Global y Prácticas Locales: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education: University of Michigan
  • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself: University of Colorado Boulder

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