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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

    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Medical Science and Research, Safety Standards, Mental Health

    4.9 stars, 868 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (868) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Secure Access with Azure Active Directory

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Group Policy, IT Security Architecture, User Accounts, Windows Servers, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Self Service Technologies

    4.5 stars, 103 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Goal Setting, Tenacity, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Smart Goals, Creative Problem-Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability, Creativity, digital literacy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness

    4.8 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Meditation & Breathwork, Creativity, Mental Health, Mental Concentration

    4.7 stars, 116 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Effective Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Oral Comprehension, Emotional Intelligence, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Tactfulness, Conflict Management, Relationship Management, Teamwork

    4.7 stars, 128 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (128) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Public History, Demography, Public Affairs, Economics

    4.8 stars, 343 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (343) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Communication For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Team Leadership, Oral Expression, Teamwork, Social Skills, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership, Team Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.6 stars, 279 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (279) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 236 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (236) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Energy: The Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Operational Efficiency

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Foundations of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Stakeholder Management

    4.6 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EC-Council

    Information Security Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Internet Of Things, Risk Analysis, Web Applications

    4.9 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (48) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Scoping, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Scope Management, Communication Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Project Controls, Project Management Life Cycle, Leadership Development, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Communication

    4.6 stars, 204 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (204) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Secure Access with Azure Active Directory: Microsoft
  • Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience: University of Colorado System
  • Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Effective Communication Skills: LearnKartS
  • The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state: Tel Aviv University
  • Communication For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
  • Energy: The Enterprise: University at Buffalo
  • Foundations of Finance: University of Cambridge

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