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Self Paced Courses

Self-paced courses can help you learn time management, goal setting, and effective study techniques. You can build skills in self-discipline, critical thinking, and adapting learning strategies to fit your personal style. Many courses introduce tools like digital planners, productivity apps, and online resources that enhance your learning experience and help you track your progress.


Popular Self Paced Courses and Certifications


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    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Social Media Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Applied Analytics Engineering and Visualization with dbt

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Engineering, Data Presentation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Dashboard, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Performance Analysis, Data Transformation, SQL, Automation, Data Management, Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Draft Commercial Contracts: Checklists

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Contract Review, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Risk Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Connected Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Action Oriented, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    775 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build Real-Time Dashboards with Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Dashboard, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Persistence, JSON, Continuous Monitoring, Business Metrics, Data Integrity, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Operations Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Operations Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Inventory and Warehousing, Process Optimization, Risk Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Decision-Making And Thinking Like Leaders And CEOs

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Critical Thinking, Business Leadership, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurship, Self-Awareness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Adapting: Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Productivity, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Business Ethics, Leadership Development, Business Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Professional Development, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Lifelong Learning, Communication

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    The Service Desk Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Service Management, IT Service Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Help Desk Support, Document Management, Customer Service, Technical Support and Services, Self Service Technologies, Process Driven Development, Service Level Agreement, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Support, Incident Management, AI Enablement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Delegating

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, People Development, Accountability, Constructive Feedback, Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Empowerment, Project Implementation, Knowledge Transfer, Expectation Management, Productivity, Performance Improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Money, Wealth, and Happiness

    Skills you'll gain: Case Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • Social Media Data Analytics: Coursera
  • Applied Analytics Engineering and Visualization with dbt: Edureka
  • Draft Commercial Contracts: Checklists: Coursera
  • Connected Leadership: Yale University
  • Build Real-Time Dashboards with Spark: Coursera
  • Operations Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Decision-Making And Thinking Like Leaders And CEOs: Alex Genadinik
  • Adapting: Career Development: Macquarie University
  • The Service Desk Handbook: Packt

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