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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 Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Concentration, Accountability, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Optimism, Stress Management, Goal Setting

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Team Building: Create Engaging Events for Hybrid Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Workplace inclusivity, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Recognizing Others, Drive Engagement, Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Event Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Salesforce

    Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Storytelling, Sales Development, Presentations, Portfolio Management, Professional Networking, Branding, Personal Attributes, LinkedIn, Brand Strategy, Empathy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Influencing, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Neurology

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    GRAMMY GO

    Building Your Brand, Sustaining Growth and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Budget Management, Digital Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Resilience, Brand Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Growth Strategies, Relationship Building, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Business Relationship Management, Sustainable Business, Music Performance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Leadership Psychology: Enhancing Team Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Motivational Skills, Virtual Teams, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Employee Engagement, Kanban Principles, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Workflow Management, Adaptability, Accountability, Coaching

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of North Texas

    Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Employee Training, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Appraisal, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Training Programs, Human Resources, Customer experience improvement, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Legal Risk, Employee Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Interviewing Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Train The Trainer

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intel

    Fostering Engagement in the Age of Digital Distraction

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Teamwork, Collaboration, Classroom Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Creativity, Motivational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Build personal resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Productivity, Mental Health, Organizational Skills, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Howard University

    Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Data Visualization, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Jupyter, Mathematical Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Git (Version Control System)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java Enterprise Edition (EE)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Web Servers, Java Programming, Web Development, Server Side, Application Frameworks

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular motivation courses

  • Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Team Building: Create Engaging Events for Hybrid Teams: Skillshare
  • Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence: Salesforce
  • The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Your Brand, Sustaining Growth and Networking: GRAMMY GO
  • Leadership Psychology: Enhancing Team Dynamics: Coursera
  • Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry: University of North Texas
  • Teach English Now! Foundational Principles: Arizona State University
  • Fostering Engagement in the Age of Digital Distraction: Intel
  • Build personal resilience: Macquarie University

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