• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Self Paced

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


  • Status: Free
    Free
    G

    Google Cloud

    Set Up and Configure a Cloud Environment in Google Cloud - AWS: Challenge Lab

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Public Cloud

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Caching and Datagroups with LookML

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Performance Tuning, Data Store, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Running Windows Containers on Compute Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Computing Platforms, Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Remote Access Systems, Windows Servers, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Windows, Database Development, Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    HTTP Google Cloud Functions in Go

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Go (Programming Language), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Functional Testing, Cloud Applications, Web Servers, Server Side, Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Cloud Logging on Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Debugging, Unix Shell, Event Monitoring, Cloud Management, Command-Line Interface, Terraform, Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Employing Best Practices for Improving the Usability of LookML Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Maintainability, Usability Testing, Model Optimization, Data Visualization, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Create a Cosmetic Anomaly Detection Model using Visual Inspection AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Training, Anomaly Detection, Model Deployment, Image Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Tagging Dataplex Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Metadata Management, Data Governance, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud SDK: Qwik Start - Redhat/Centos

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Linux Commands, Cloud Storage, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Virtual Machines, Software Installation

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Deploy Microsoft SQL Server to Compute Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Servers, Cloud Computing, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Management, Server Administration, Microsoft Servers, Cloud Infrastructure, Windows Servers, Remote Access Systems, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Microsoft Windows

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Merging Results from Different Explores in Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Visualization Software, Data Synthesis, Data Management, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Integration, Analysis, Query Languages, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Protecting Data with NetApp Cloud Manager & Cloud Volumes ONTAP for Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Data Storage Technologies, Data Loss Prevention, Disaster Recovery, Data Security, Data Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Data Maintenance, Malware Protection, Data Management, Security Controls

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

1…444546…205

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self paced courses

  • Set Up and Configure a Cloud Environment in Google Cloud - AWS: Challenge Lab: Google Cloud
  • Caching and Datagroups with LookML: Google Cloud
  • Running Windows Containers on Compute Engine: Google Cloud
  • HTTP Google Cloud Functions in Go: Google Cloud
  • Cloud Logging on Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • Employing Best Practices for Improving the Usability of LookML Projects: Google Cloud
  • Create a Cosmetic Anomaly Detection Model using Visual Inspection AI: Google Cloud
  • Tagging Dataplex Assets: Google Cloud
  • Google Cloud SDK: Qwik Start - Redhat/Centos: Google Cloud
  • Deploy Microsoft SQL Server to Compute Engine: Google Cloud

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok