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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


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    SoFi

    Managing Debt

    Skills you'll gain: Mortgage Loans, Loans, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Financial Planning, Budget Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Goal Setting, Consolidation, Financial Analysis

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    Imperial College London

    Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Design, Prototyping

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    SoFi

    Saving Money for the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Goal Setting, Budget Management, Budgeting, Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Investments, Return On Investment, Prioritization, Higher Education

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Tactfulness, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Team Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Duke University

    Church Administration Theology and Time Management

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Prioritization, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Planning, Goal Setting, Teaching, Higher Education

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trustworthiness, Strong Work Ethic, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Business Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

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    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Creativity, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Innovation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction

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    UBITS

    Mejora tu salud física y mental con técnicas psicocorporales

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Personal Care, Pain Management, Mental Health, Resilience, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Exercise Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Challenges of Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Engineering Management, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership, Goal Setting, Discussion Facilitation, Delegation Skills, People Development, Communication, Recruitment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sobrevive a tu doctorado con salud y éxito

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Persistence, Communication, Positive Behavior Support, Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Mental Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    حل المشكلات بطريقة إبداعية | Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Managing Debt: SoFi
  • Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Saving Money for the Future: SoFi
  • كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement: Case Western Reserve University
  • Church Administration Theology and Time Management: Duke University
  • أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms: Exploratorium
  • Mejora tu salud física y mental con técnicas psicocorporales: UBITS
  • Challenges of Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder

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