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Self Paced Courses

Self-paced courses can help you learn time management, goal setting, and effective study techniques. You can build skills in self-discipline, critical thinking, and adapting learning strategies to fit your personal style. Many courses introduce tools like digital planners, productivity apps, and online resources that enhance your learning experience and help you track your progress.

Popular Self Paced Courses and Certifications


  • I

    IBM

    Getting Started with Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Software Versioning, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, DevOps

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

    ★ 4.6 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Leadership Mastery: Lead, Inspire & Drive Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Diversity and Inclusion, People Management, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Communication, Active Listening, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Psychological Evaluations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    Tableau Data Analyst Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Peer Review, Data Presentation, Presentations, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence Software, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software

    4.6 stars, 84 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (84) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, Data Ethics, GitHub, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, AI literacy, Software Versioning, AI Integrations, Risking, Software Development Tools, Project Management

    4.3 stars, 243 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (243) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Service Level, Service Management, Help Desk Support, Customer Service, End User Training and Support, Remote Access Systems, Issue Tracking, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    SMART Goals And Beyond: Goal Setting Using Latest Research

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Development, Personal Development, Planning, Self-Motivation, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Time Management, Prioritization, Psychology, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Behavioral Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, LLM Application, AI literacy, Project Management, AI Enablement, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, Case Studies, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Project Documentation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Image Quality, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Self-Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Research, Psychosocial Assessments, Goal Setting, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    Agile Coaching Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Discussion Facilitation, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Mentorship, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Communication, Business, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    Introduction to Agile Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Team Management, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Management Consulting, Business, Communication, Business Communication

    3.7 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Statistics, Data Science, Database Management, Relational Databases, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy

    4.6 stars, 75K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (75K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    How to Own a Room

    Skills you'll gain: Composure, Positivity, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Expression, Executive Presence, Presentations, Assertiveness, Employee Coaching, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Leadership, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Communication, Resilience, Trustworthiness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self paced courses

  • Getting Started with Git and GitHub: IBM
  • Leadership Mastery: Lead, Inspire & Drive Impact: LearnKartS
  • Tableau Data Analyst Certification Preparation: SkillUp
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Technical Support: IBM
  • SMART Goals And Beyond: Goal Setting Using Latest Research: Alex Genadinik
  • Generative AI for Project Managers: IBM
  • Self-Assessment: University of California, Davis
  • Agile Coaching Skills: Scrum Alliance
  • Introduction to Agile Coaching: Scrum Alliance

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