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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


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    Arizona State University

    Communicating Your Best Self

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Business Writing, Writing

    4.5 stars, 109 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (109) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management, Storytelling, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Planning, Empathy, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Time Management

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self: Telling our Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Communication, Leadership, Content Creation, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Empowerment, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Mindfulness, Data Collection, Habit Formation

    4.5 stars, 251 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (251) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Persistence, Innovation, Problem Solving

    4.4 stars, 2.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Active Listening, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Initiative and Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Content Creation

    3.8 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Find Sustained, Intrinsic Self Motivation - Latest Research

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Self-Motivation, Motivational Skills, Goal Setting, Leadership and Management, Productivity, Personal Development, Coaching, Mindfulness, Entrepreneurship

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Goal Setting, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Smart Goals, Creative Problem-Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Culture, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability, Creativity, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology

    4.8 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (30) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التفكير الناقد | Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Positivity, Strategic Thinking, Creativity, Self-Motivation

    4.9 stars, 1.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التميز في خدمة وإسعاد المتعاملين

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Telephone Skills, Personalized Service, Customer experience improvement, Non-Verbal Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications

    4.9 stars, 221 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    Wesleyan University

    Suicide Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Science and Research, General Science and Research

    4.7 stars, 332 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (332) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Relationship Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Branding, General Networking, Business

    4.5 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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