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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Solution Design, Innovation, Product Development, Social Impact, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Education and Training, Community Development
★ 4.6 (691) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Special Education, Education and Training, Teaching, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Family Support, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Fiscal Management, Creativity
★ 4.8 (179) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Coaching, Personal Attributes, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence
★ 4.7 (859) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Price Negotiation, Tactfulness, Personal Attributes, Recruitment, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Personal Integrity, Job Analysis, Professionalism, Storytelling, Self-Awareness
★ 4.7 (148) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Real-Time Operating Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Automation, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Systems Architecture, Digital Signal Processing, Software Architecture, Software Systems
★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cost Benefit Analysis, Problem Solving, Decision Support Systems, Resource Allocation, Planning, Return On Investment, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Analysis, Record Keeping
★ 4.4 (29) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Correspondence, Web Presence, Business Writing, Business Communication, Professional Development, Writing, Digital Brand Strategy, Proactivity, Personal Development, Professional Networking, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Crisis Management, Design Thinking, Branding, Creative Thinking
★ 4.8 (273) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing)
★ 4.6 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Team Performance Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Employee Coaching, Interpersonal Communications, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Trustworthiness, People Development, Non-Verbal Communication
★ 4.9 (557) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Prioritization, Productivity, Planning, Goal Setting, Strategic Prioritization, Process Analysis, Plan Execution, Self-Awareness, Habit Formation
★ 4.7 (238) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Strategic Thinking, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Drive Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, Knowledge Transfer
★ 4.7 (568) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Scanning, Firewall, Threat Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Security Software, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Test Tools, Windows PowerShell, System Testing, Command-Line Interface
★ 4.8 (201) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks