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Self Improvement Courses

Self-improvement courses can help you learn effective time management, goal setting, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness techniques. You can build skills in self-reflection, resilience, and communication, which are crucial for personal and professional growth. Many courses introduce tools like journaling apps, productivity planners, and meditation guides that can enhance your learning experience and support your journey toward achieving your goals.


Popular Self Improvement Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad de los Andes

    PlanU: escoge la mejor carrera y universidad para ti

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Planning, Personal Development, Academic Advising, Higher Education, Goal Setting, Family Support, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Non-Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Communication, Adaptability

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    599 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    The Payroll Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Systems, Payroll Reporting, Compensation Management, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Customer Service, Communication Strategies, Compliance Management, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    551 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Happiness Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Compassion, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Relationship Building, Psychology, Empathy, Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Physiology

    4.8
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Développement psychologique de l'enfant

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Infant Care, Self-Awareness, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Parent Communication, Working With Children, Psychology, Social Skills, Empathy, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    802 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leading Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Innovation, People Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Diversity and Inclusion, Goal Setting, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Event Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Planning, Business Marketing, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    737 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    471 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Sharing, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

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

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    University of California, Irvine

    Types of Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Teamwork, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Assertiveness, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Communication, Decision Making

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Essential Skills for First-Time Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Management, Communication, Team Leadership, Productivity, Social Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Prioritization, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Mental Health, Dealing With Ambiguity

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    480 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Business Analysis: Excel, KPIs & GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Regression Analysis, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    408 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • PlanU: escoge la mejor carrera y universidad para ti: Universidad de los Andes
  • Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills: Coursera
  • The Payroll Professional: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Happiness Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Développement psychologique de l'enfant: University of Geneva
  • Leading Teams: University of Michigan
  • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop: IBM
  • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • Types of Conflict: University of California, Irvine

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