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Self Development Courses

Self-development courses can help you learn time management, emotional intelligence, effective communication, and goal-setting strategies. You can build skills in self-reflection, resilience, and motivation techniques that enhance personal growth. Many courses introduce tools like journaling apps, productivity planners, and mindfulness practices that support your journey toward self-improvement and help you implement the skills you acquire.

Popular Self Development Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Development, Database Software, Database Design, Database Theory, Stored Procedure, Databases, Relational Databases, Transact-SQL, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Microsoft Development Tools, Scripting, Authentications, User Accounts

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Advanced App Development in Android Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Application Development, Animations, Mobile Development, Creative Design

    4.2 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    California Institute of the Arts

    Story and Narrative Development for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Writing

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

    4.6 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    E-Commerce Application Development & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, React.js, Continuous Deployment, Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Applications, CI/CD, Database Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Email Security, Database Management, Databases, UI Components, Back-End Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Programming Interface (API), SQL, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Back-end Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, MongoDB, NoSQL, Flask (Web Framework), Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Databases, Back-End Web Development, IBM Cloud, Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Applications, Microservices, Application Development

    5 stars, 44 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (44) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development"

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Java, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Application Development, Integration Testing, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Data Persistence

    4.4 stars, 69 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (69) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Database Theory, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Administration, MySQL, Data Store, NoSQL, Query Languages, Data Integrity

    4.6 stars, 692 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (692) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    React Foundations & Core Frontend Development

    Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, Front-End Web Development, Frontend Performance, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Javascript, TypeScript, UI Components, Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), Context Management, E-Commerce

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, OSI Models, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Computing Platforms, IT Automation, Network Administration, Network Model, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Web Services, Scripting, Network Protocols, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Software Development and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Project Risk Management, Application Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Application Development, Program Development, Business Logic, User Experience Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Usability, User Centered Design

    1.5 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 1.5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Multi-Agent Development with AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Generative AI, Development Environment, Tool Calling, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, Python Programming, Software Installation

    4.6 stars, 145 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (145) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone: Packt
  • Advanced App Development in Android Capstone: Imperial College London
  • Story and Narrative Development for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development: Board Infinity
  • E-Commerce Application Development & Deployment: Packt
  • Back-end Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development": Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development: Meta
  • React Foundations & Core Frontend Development: Packt
  • Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development: Packt

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