Self-development courses can help you learn time management, emotional intelligence, effective communication, and goal-setting strategies. You can build skills in self-reflection, resilience, and motivation techniques that enhance personal growth. Many courses introduce tools like journaling apps, productivity planners, and mindfulness practices that support your journey toward self-improvement and help you implement the skills you acquire.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Research, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Data Collection, Surveys, Human Factors, Classification Algorithms, Experimentation, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Restful API, Rust (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), OS Process Management, Video Game Development, Web Development, JSON, Programming Principles, Servers, Debugging, TCP/IP
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Automation, Google Workspace, Computer Literacy, Communication, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Application Development, Generative AI, Web Applications, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Prompt Engineering, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Hardening, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, System Programming, Data Persistence, Computer Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Development, Firewall, Application Deployment, Security Controls, Bash (Scripting Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Cloud Applications, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Image Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Predictive Modeling, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Unit Testing, Spring Boot, Restful API, Data Persistence, Software Testing, Java, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Authentications, Data Modeling, Business Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Quality Management, Leadership, Scaled Agile Framework, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Improvement Process, Return On Investment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Human Centered Design, Software Testing, Human Factors, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Surveys, Human Computer Interaction, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Planning, Technical Communication, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Research, User Research, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Engagement, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Test Tools, Education Software and Technology, Design, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours