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Motivation Courses

Motivation courses can help you learn goal-setting techniques, the psychology of motivation, and strategies for fostering resilience. You can build skills in self-assessment, creating actionable plans, and maintaining accountability in personal and professional settings. Many courses introduce tools like motivational interviewing and habit-tracking apps, which can enhance your ability to inspire yourself and others, making it easier to stay on track with your objectives.


Popular Motivation Courses and Certifications


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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Successful Interviewing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Concision, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Business Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Professionalism, Negotiation

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Manage Abrasive Workplace Behavior With Backbone

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Disciplinary Procedures, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Compassion, Human Resource Strategy, Self-Awareness, Employee Retention, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università Bocconi

    International Leadership and Organizational Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Intercultural Competence, Professional Networking, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Team Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Chicken Behaviour and Welfare

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Non-Verbal Communication

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    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Effective Employee Retention Strategies to Combat Attrition

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, Team Motivation, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Employee Onboarding, Diversity and Inclusion, Mentorship, Employee Surveys, Coaching, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Salesforce

    Conversational Selling Playbook for SDRs

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Sales Prospecting, Cold Calling, Emotional Intelligence, Consultative Selling, Phone Sales, Sales, Sales Strategy, Rapport Building, Empathy, Active Listening, Value Propositions, Persona Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Effective Strategies for Improving Employee Retention 

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Employee Engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Management, Employee Onboarding, Employee Surveys, Employee Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Workforce Planning, Telecommuting, Workforce Management, Stress First Aid, Virtual Teams

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Salesforce

    Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Proactivity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Sit Less, Get Active

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Occupational Health, Chronic Diseases

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Creative Thinking, ChatGPT, Learning Strategies, Curiosity, Critical Thinking, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Artificial Neural Networks, Technical Communication

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    The State University of New York

    International Cyber Conflicts

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Governance, Network Infrastructure, Conflict Management, Security Management, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Psychology

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة ضغوط الحياة | Stress Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Prioritization, Resilience, Optimism, Behavioral Management, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Assertiveness, Communication

    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 motivation courses

  • Successful Interviewing: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Manage Abrasive Workplace Behavior With Backbone : University of Colorado Boulder
  • International Leadership and Organizational Behavior: Università Bocconi
  • Chicken Behaviour and Welfare: The University of Edinburgh
  • Effective Employee Retention Strategies to Combat Attrition: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Conversational Selling Playbook for SDRs: Salesforce
  • Effective Strategies for Improving Employee Retention : Coursera
  • Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships: Salesforce
  • Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
  • Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT: Deep Teaching Solutions

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