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Self Defense Courses

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.

Popular Self Defense Courses and Certifications


  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo y comunicación

    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 stars, 557 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (557) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Koç University

    Etkili Konuşma (Effective Speaking)

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development

    4.8 stars, 439 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (439) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Case Studies, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Philanthropy, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Personal Development

    4.8 stars, 628 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (628) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Pluralidades em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Literacy, Vocabulary, Culture, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Multilingualism, Grammar

    4.8 stars, 977 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (977) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Sexualidad y educación

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Health Education, Education and Training, Advocacy, Empowerment, Social Justice, Formal Learning, Family Support, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Working With Children, Teaching, Pedagogy, Human Development, Child Development

    4.8 stars, 671 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (671) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Building, Process Development, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Teamwork, Empathy, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Collaboration, Cooperation, Product Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Leadership, Discussion Facilitation, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management

    4.7 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.5 stars, 185 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (185) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Persistence, Personal Development, Resilience, Habit Formation, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Psychology, Anatomy, Business, Physiology

    4.7 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Teamwork, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Target Audience, Oral Expression, Leadership Studies, Team Collaboration, Strategic Thinking

    4.8 stars, 85 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (85) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Global Energy and Climate Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Environmental Issue, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Policy Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Technologies

    4.7 stars, 730 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Communication, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Performance Review, Relationship Building, Strategic Thinking, Intercultural Competence, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Sensitivity, De-escalation Techniques, Decision Making, Active Listening, Plan Execution

    4.6 stars, 225 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (225) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Consulting, Analysis, Market Analysis, Performance Analysis, Benchmarking, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.4 stars, 256 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (256) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Liderazgo y comunicación: Universidad de Palermo
  • Etkili Konuşma (Effective Speaking): Koç University
  • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
  • Pluralidades em Português Brasileiro: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Sexualidad y educación: Universidad de los Andes
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: University of Colorado System
  • Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization: Codio
  • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London

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