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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


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    Starweaver

    Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Empowerment, Business Priorities, Professional Development, Productivity, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication, Personal Development, Expectation Management, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Accountability, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Concentration, Accountability, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Optimism, Stress Management, Goal Setting

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Personal Development, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, People Development, Empowerment, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Co-creation and challenge-based learning in Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Entrepreneurship, Train The Trainer, Design Thinking, Problem Solving, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Higher Education, Ideation, Collaboration, Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Mindful Digital Art: 5 Prompts for Self Development

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Creativity, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Color Theory, Creative Thinking, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    A Tour of Firebase

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Scrum Alliance

    Agile Coaching Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Discussion Facilitation, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Mentorship, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Communication, Business, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Accountability, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Building, Stress Management, Professional Development, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Personal protective equipment, Oxygen Therapy, Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Mechanical Ventilation, Critical Care, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Emergency and Intensive Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Positioning, Patient Treatment, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Imaging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The State University of New York

    Strategic Career Self-Management

    Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Smart Goals, Brand Management, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Goal Setting

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Growth Mindedness, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Health And Wellness Coaching, Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Resilience, Behavior Management, Goal Setting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting : Starweaver
  • Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Co-creation and challenge-based learning in Higher Education: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Mindful Digital Art: 5 Prompts for Self Development: Skillshare
  • A Tour of Firebase: Google Cloud
  • Agile Coaching Skills: Scrum Alliance
  • Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams: Coursera
  • COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers: Stanford University
  • Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word: Coursera

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