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.

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Analysis, Goal Setting, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Overcoming Obstacles, Mitigation
★ 4.8 (210) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Compassion, Community Development, Community Outreach, Social Impact, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Empathy, Education and Training, Data Mapping, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Collaboration, Planning, Driving engagement, Environmental Issue
★ 4.8 (164) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Control Systems, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Machine Controls, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Based Systems Engineering, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Systems Architecture, Simulations, Global Positioning Systems, Business Intelligence, Robotics
★ 4.3 (91) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Team Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Health Care, Organizational Change, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Health Administration, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications
★ 4.7 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Personal Integrity, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Assertiveness
★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Maintainability
★ 4.7 (168) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Student-Centred Learning, Compassion, Honesty, Journals, Mindfulness
★ 4.8 (234) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Data Validation, Data Integrity, Computer Programming, Computer Science
★ 4.8 (235) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Coaching, Goal Setting, Health Care, Communication, Empowerment, Planning
★ 4.7 (118) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Help Desk Support, Medical Support, Technical Support, Health Informatics, Information Technology Operations, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Change Control, Medical Devices, Network Troubleshooting, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, General Networking
★ 4.8 (207) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Self-Awareness, English Language
★ 4.7 (121) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks