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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, AI literacy, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Supervised Learning, Automation, Market Intelligence, Human Machine Interfaces, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Human Factors

    4.4 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Negotiation, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Trustworthiness, Communication, Influencing, Expectation Management, Emotional Intelligence

    4.6 stars, 521 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (521) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Digital Thread: Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Product Design, Digital Analysis, Manufacturing and Production, Business Analysis Tools, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Design Software, Digital Design, IT Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, Technology Strategies, Information Technology

    4.7 stars, 475 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (475) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    A Clinician's Guide: Soft Skills for Better Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education and Support, Constructive Feedback, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Employee Engagement, Telehealth, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication, Data Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Quality Improvement, Leadership and Management, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.3 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Web Presence, Presentations, Cybersecurity, Applicant Tracking Systems, Market Research, Recruitment, Portfolio Management, Job Analysis, Business Writing, Negotiation, Writing

    4.8 stars, 134 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Liderazgo

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Project Management Life Cycle, Decision Making, Leadership, Management Training And Development, Motivational Skills, Recognizing Others, Professionalism, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication Strategies, Self-Motivation, Project Management

    4.7 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Maven Analytics

    ChatGPT & Generative AI for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Deep Learning, Excel Formulas, Analytics, Google Sheets, AI literacy, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Python Programming, SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Debugging

    4.8 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Power Platform in Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, No-Code Development, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Application Development, Automation, Business Process, Data Modeling, Data Integration

    4 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Financial Statements in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Snowflake Schema, Power BI, Excel Formulas, Financial Statements, Business Intelligence, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Data Modeling, Financial Analysis, SQL, Data Import/Export

    4.7 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Business intelligence and data warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, MySQL, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Star Schema, Unstructured Data, Database Design, SQL, Classification Algorithms

    3.9 stars, 104 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (104) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Data Analysis and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Process Capability, Minitab, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Analysis, Process Analysis

    4.7 stars, 180 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Fire Protection, Detection and Life Safety Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Safety Standards, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hazard Analysis, Safety and Security, Firewall, Design Specifications, Systems Integration

    4.6 stars, 79 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (79) · 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

  • Artificial Intelligence: Illinois Tech
  • Fundamentals of Negotiation, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Digital Thread: Implementation: University at Buffalo
  • A Clinician's Guide: Soft Skills for Better Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
  • Liderazgo: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • ChatGPT & Generative AI for Data Analytics: Maven Analytics
  • Power Platform in Business Analysis: Microsoft
  • Financial Statements in Power BI: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Business intelligence and data warehousing: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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