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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 Toronto

    Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Active Listening, Stress Management, Empowerment, Meditation & Breathwork, Biology, Physiology

    4.8 stars, 453 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (453) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Fraud Detection on Financial Transactions with Machine Learning on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Feature Engineering, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Google Cloud Platform, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression, Model Training, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning

    3.9 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.9 (28) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    علم النجاح: ما يجب أن تعرفه من الباحثين

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Action Oriented, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Goal-Oriented, Planning, Goal Setting, Resilience, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Persistence, Cognitive flexibility, Tenacity, Self-Discipline, Overcoming Obstacles, Strong Work Ethic, Follow Through, Science and Research

    4.8 stars, 124 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Writing in First Person Point of View

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Self-Awareness, English Language

    4.7 stars, 121 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (121) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Desarrollo de liderazgo: fundamentos y aplicación práctica

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Management, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Management Training And Development, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Personal Attributes, Business Leadership, Self-Awareness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business, Human Development, Business Administration

    4.8 stars, 517 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (517) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Building Smart Business Assistants with IBM Watson

    Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, Customer Inquiries, Customer Engagement, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Natural Language Processing

    4.6 stars, 472 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (472) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Trabajar para ser feliz

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Positivity, Personal Development, Family Support, Empowerment, Adaptability, Sustainable Business, Business Ethics

    4.8 stars, 680 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (680) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    El arte de negociar

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Diplomacy, Empowerment, Influencing, Assertiveness, Cooperation, Personal Attributes, Planning

    4.7 stars, 552 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (552) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Communicating Data Insights with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transfer Learning, Control Systems, Image Analysis, Robotics, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, Algorithms

    4.5 stars, 69 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment)

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Composure, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Resilience, Cognitive flexibility, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Independent Thinking, World History, Critical Thinking

    4.9 stars, 216 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (216) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Lead with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Empowerment, Leadership and Management, Drive Engagement, Telecommuting, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Staff Management, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work: University of Toronto
  • Fraud Detection on Financial Transactions with Machine Learning on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • علم النجاح: ما يجب أن تعرفه من الباحثين: University of Michigan
  • Writing in First Person Point of View: Wesleyan University
  • Desarrollo de liderazgo: fundamentos y aplicación práctica: Universidad de Palermo
  • Building Smart Business Assistants with IBM Watson: Coursera
  • Trabajar para ser feliz: Universidad Austral
  • El arte de negociar: University of California, Irvine
  • Communicating Data Insights with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
  • AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics: University of Michigan

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