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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Alexander Technique: Balanced Posture for Ease and Comfort

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Stress Management, Habit Formation, Respiration, Self-Awareness, Pain Management, Coordination, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Neurology

    4.4 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Personal Integrity, Personal Development, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Engineering Management, Visionary, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Goal Setting

    4.8 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

    STARWEAVER

    Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Professional Development, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication, Personal Development, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Professional Networking, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Desarrollo de liderazgo: fundamentos y aplicación práctica

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Management, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Management Training And Development, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Personal Attributes, Business Leadership, Self-Awareness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business, Human Development, Business Administration

    4.8 stars, 517 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Foundations of Professional Identity

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personal Integrity, Communication Strategies, Personal Development, Honesty, Communication, New Hire Orientations, Self-Awareness

    4.8 stars, 67 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

    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 stars, 207 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (207) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Feedback Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Peer Review, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Decision Intelligence, Editing, Scheduling, Leadership, Creativity, Communication, People Management

    4.6 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Net-Zero Building Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, HVAC, Energy and Utilities, Building Design, Water Sustainability, Architectural Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Design, Water Resource Management, Thermal Management, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Technologies, Resilience, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Engineering, Cost Estimation, Engineering Calculations

    4.5 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Standards, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Security, Cloud Platforms, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Public Cloud, Encryption, Google Gemini, Security Controls, Computer Security, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection

    4.9 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Unlock the Power of Data with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Collection, Data Transformation

    4.4 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Lectura crítica: proceso, niveles y herramientas

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Independent Thinking, Analysis, Learning Strategies, Analytical Skills

    4.5 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Project Management, Web Presence, Applicant Tracking Systems, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Negotiation, Writing and Editing, Oral Expression

    4.8 stars, 119 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self defense courses

  • Alexander Technique: Balanced Posture for Ease and Comfort: University of Michigan
  • Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting: STARWEAVER
  • Desarrollo de liderazgo: fundamentos y aplicación práctica: Universidad de Palermo
  • Foundations of Professional Identity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff: Johns Hopkins University
  • Feedback Loops: Feedback Fundamentals: University of Michigan
  • Net-Zero Building Fundamentals: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Unlock the Power of Data with Power BI: Microsoft

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