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Self Improvement Courses

Self-improvement courses can help you learn effective time management, goal setting, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness techniques. You can build skills in self-reflection, resilience, and communication, which are crucial for personal and professional growth. Many courses introduce tools like journaling apps, productivity planners, and meditation guides that can enhance your learning experience and support your journey toward achieving your goals.


Popular Self Improvement Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Irvine

    The Pronunciation of American English Project

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, English Language, Language Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Operations, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Operations Management, Operational Analysis, Process Management, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    377 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Continuous Delivery & DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Continuous Improvement Process, Unit Testing, Information Technology Operations, Systems Administration, System Support, System Testing, Software Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    MBSE: Model-Based Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Internet Of Things, Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    900 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, People Management, Professional Development, Empowerment, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Active Listening

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    337 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Product Analytics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Usability Testing, Agile Methodology, Business Analytics, Analytics, User Experience, A/B Testing, Customer experience improvement, AI Product Strategy, Agile Software Development, Product Management, Product Testing, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Innovation, Software Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    500 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Customer Relationship Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Customer Success Management, Relationship Management, Target Audience, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategies, Case Studies, Sales Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Development, Performance Management, Performance Measurement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    257 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CVS Health

    Interacting with Customers

    Skills you'll gain: Greeting Customers, Cross Selling, Customer Service, Upselling, Conflict Management, Retail Store Operations, Transaction Processing, Customer Engagement, Professionalism, Product Demonstration, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Media, Active Listening, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Time Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Instagram, Social Media Content, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Value Propositions, Cognitive flexibility, Concision, Creativity, Case Studies, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Home-Based Child Care

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Teaching, Family Support, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    160 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Professional Development, Smart Goals, Planning, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Human Capital, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Writing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Managing Stress and Time

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Prioritization, Productivity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self improvement courses

  • The Pronunciation of American English Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Fundamentals of Operations, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Continuous Delivery & DevOps : University of Virginia
  • MBSE: Model-Based Systems Engineering : University at Buffalo
  • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis
  • Product Analytics and AI: University of Virginia
  • Customer Relationship Management: Starweaver
  • Interacting with Customers: CVS Health
  • Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed : University of Michigan
  • Home-Based Child Care: The State University of New York

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