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.

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Virtualization and Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Security Engineering, Network Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Code Review, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Growth Mindedness, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Health And Wellness Coaching, Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Resilience, Behavior Management, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Endpoint Security, IT Security Architecture, Information Technology, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, Information Privacy, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Linux, System Configuration, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Microsoft Windows, Identity and Access Management, Risk Management Framework, Encryption, Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Research, Student-Centred Learning, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Time Management, Stress Management, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Productivity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Personal Development, Business Ethics, Empathy, Prioritization, Compliance Management, Teamwork, Goal Setting, Dealing With Ambiguity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Cooperation, Persistence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Empowerment, Self-Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Adaptability, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Mindfulness, Resilience, Prioritization, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Personal Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Chronic Diseases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Software Development Life Cycle, Large Language Modeling, Software Architecture, Computer Vision, LangChain, ChatGPT, Responsive Web Design, Restful API, LLM Application, Generative AI, Responsible AI, IBM Cloud, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Engineering Software, Workflow Management, Machine Learning, Data Science
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Excel Macros, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Financial Forecasting, Productivity Software, Business Analytics, Business Mathematics, Consolidation, Data Analysis Software, Advanced Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months