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Self Paced Courses

Self-paced courses can help you learn time management, goal setting, and effective study techniques. You can build skills in self-discipline, critical thinking, and adapting learning strategies to fit your personal style. Many courses introduce tools like digital planners, productivity apps, and online resources that enhance your learning experience and help you track your progress.

Popular Self Paced Courses and Certifications


  • I

    IBM

    Data Engineering Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Design, SQL, IBM DB2, Database Management, Data Store, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Apache Hadoop, Databases, Big Data, Unit Testing, Database Development, Data Storage, Operational Databases, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy

    4.6 stars, 60K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (60K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Create Machine Images Using gcloud compute

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Reinforcement Learning: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Google Cloud Platform, GitHub, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Game Design

    3.7 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.7 (10) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Tenacity, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Creative Problem-Solving, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Resilience, Motivational Skills, Curiosity, Overcoming Obstacles, Courage

    4.8 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Meet: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, System Configuration, Communication, Cloud Platforms

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Mental Concentration, Goal-Oriented, Tenacity, Empowerment, Resilience, Personal Development, Action Oriented, Smart Goals, Persistence, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Discipline, Planning, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Accountability, Proactivity

    4.8 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Complete Willpower Course - Build Self Control & Good Habits

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Self-Discipline, Self-Motivation, Empowerment, Resilience, Nutrition and Diet, Overcoming Obstacles, Health Promotion, Personal Development, Productivity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Behavioral Management, Mindfulness, Time Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Complete Creativity Course: Unleash Your Innovation Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Independent Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Mental Concentration, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Empowerment, Overcoming Obstacles, Time Management, Productivity, Personal Development, Habit Formation, Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Sheets: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Collaborative Software, Spreadsheet Software, Cloud Computing, Communication

    3.1 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.1 (9) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    The Employee Self-Care Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Care, Personal Development, Productivity, Meditation & Breathwork, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Stress Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Mindfulness, Resilience, Empowerment, Prioritization, Relationship Building, Learning Strategies, Nutrition and Diet

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Calendar: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Communication, Cloud Platforms

    3.9 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.9 (19) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    A Tour of Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Service Level

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Data Engineering Foundations: IBM
  • Create Machine Images Using gcloud compute: Google Cloud
  • Reinforcement Learning: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success: University of Colorado System
  • Google Meet: Getting Started: Google Cloud
  • Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Complete Willpower Course - Build Self Control & Good Habits: Packt
  • Complete Creativity Course: Unleash Your Innovation Now!: Packt
  • Google Sheets: Getting Started: Google Cloud
  • The Employee Self-Care Guide: Packt

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