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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


  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    The Complete Self-Discipline Course - Control Your Own Life

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Discipline, Action Oriented, Habit Formation, Empowerment, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Lifelong Learning, Time Management, Behavioral Management, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Toronto

    Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    487 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Art of Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Data Security, Cloud Security, Innovation, Decision Making, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self: Telling our Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Relationship Building, Personal Attributes, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    STARWEAVER

    Deception As a Defense

    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

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Hematology, Immunology, Hemodynamics, Capillary, Clinical Practices, Pathology, Electocardiography, Physiology, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Email Security, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Artificial Intelligence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Be Your Best Creative Self

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Defense in Depth Cybersecurity – Layered Security Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Threat Management, Security Architecture Review, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials (NDE)

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    IT Audit Field Manual: Strengthen Cyber Defense

    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

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

  • Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • The Complete Self-Discipline Course - Control Your Own Life: Packt
  • Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • The Art of Cyber Security: Packt
  • Storying the Self: Telling our Stories: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Deception As a Defense: STARWEAVER
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense: Rice University
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Defense in Depth Cybersecurity – Layered Security Strategy: Packt

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