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.

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Key Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Patch Management, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Capillary, Clinical Practices, Pathology, Electocardiography, Physiology, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Oral Expression, Professionalism, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Relationship Building, Business Writing, Collaboration, Active Listening, Concision, Writing, Presentations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Email Security, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Branding, Professionalism, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT General Controls (ITGC), Cyber Security Assessment, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Linux Administration, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Endpoint Detection and Response, Linux, Network Administration, System Configuration, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Virtualization and Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Engineering Management, Leadership Development, Curiosity, Leadership, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Mindedness, Decision Making, Social Skills, Time Management, Prioritization
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Security Strategy, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Network Administration, IT Security Architecture, Network Engineering, Authentications, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Network Monitoring, Incident Response
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months