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Self Development Courses

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.


Popular Self Development Courses and Certifications


  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    学会如何学习:帮助你掌握复杂学科的强大智力工具(Learning How to Learn)

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Productivity, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Mental Concentration, Open Mindset, Time Management, Interactive Learning, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Habit Formation

    ★ 4.9 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Time Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Habit Formation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Journey Towards Self Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Composure, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    La recherche documentaire

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Document Management, Record Keeping, Data Collection, Query Languages, Database Management, Databases, Intellectual Property

    ★ 4.6 (229) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Smart Goals, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Communication, General Networking, Events and Conferences, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Persistence, Personal Development, Resilience, Habit Formation, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Psychology, Anatomy, Business, Physiology

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self: Telling our Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Relationship Building, Personal Attributes, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Creativity, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Productivity, Resilience, Lifelong Learning, Curiosity, Innovation, Willingness To Learn, Overcoming Obstacles, Courage, Mindfulness

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Working with Personality Types

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Performance Management, Behavioral Management, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Columbia University

    Attaining Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Student Services, Planning, Research, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    McMaster University

    Szemléletváltás

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Professional Development, Mentorship, Personal Development, Stress Management, Empowerment, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Styles, Creativity, Meditation & Breathwork, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.9 (74) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Intel

    Strengthening Real World Relevance in the Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Digital pedagogy, Technology Strategies, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Self development courses

  • 学会如何学习:帮助你掌握复杂学科的强大智力工具(Learning How to Learn): Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Journey Towards Self Mastery: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • La recherche documentaire: École Polytechnique
  • Networking: University of Minnesota
  • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Storying the Self: Telling our Stories: University of Colorado Boulder
  • How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success: University of Colorado System
  • Leading with Power Skills: Working with Personality Types: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Attaining Higher Education: Columbia University

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