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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Conflict Management For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Interrigatories, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Overcoming Objections, Proposal Development, Communication, Follow Through, Strategic Planning, Interpersonal Communications, Recognizing Others

    4.5 stars, 89 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Creativity, Design Strategies, Basic Electrical Systems, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Aesthetics

    4.7 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Communicating In Groups and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Active Listening, Teamwork, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Team Management, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Productivity, Expectation Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Relationship Building

    4.8 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE)

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Teaching, Training Programs, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Research, Research Methodologies, International Relations, Student-Centred Learning, Surveys, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development

    4.8 stars, 185 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (185) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Collaborative Software, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Power Platform, ChatGPT, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Teams, Workflow Management, Microsoft Project, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Excellence, Test Tools, Interactive Learning, Software Development Tools, Devops Tools

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Individual Development Plan (IDP)

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Timelines, Professional Development, Adaptability, Plan Execution, Professional Networking, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Mentorship, Resource Utilization, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI literacy, Risking, Model Training, Technology Roadmaps, AI Integrations, Google Sheets, Critical Thinking, Innovation

    4.8 stars, 25K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (25K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Arizona State University

    Building Relationships with Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Empathy, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, Team Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 129 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (129) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, People Development, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Decision Making

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Enhancing Your Critical Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Productivity, Mindfulness, Active Listening, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Overcoming Challenges in Self and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Personal Development, Tenacity, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Community Development, Persistence, Adaptability, Empowerment, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, European History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Course Development, Creativity, Design Strategies, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction

    4.8 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Conflict Management For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
  • Communicating In Groups and Teams: Arizona State University
  • THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE): Universitat de Barcelona
  • Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Individual Development Plan (IDP): University of Minnesota
  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • Building Relationships with Communication: Arizona State University
  • Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Enhancing Your Critical Thinking Skills: Madecraft

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