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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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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Parents

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Parent Communication, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Positive Behavior Support, Resilience, Family Support, Health Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Cleanroom Fundamentals & Semiconductor Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Thermal Management, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Procedures, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Standards, Goal Setting, Emerging Technologies, Problem Solving, Self-Starter, Higher Education, Time Management, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AWS Cloud Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Development, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, CI/CD, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Business Intelligence, Amazon S3, Web Development, API Gateway, Cloud Platforms, Serverless Computing, Cloud Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Amazon DynamoDB

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    心理学与生活

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Psychology, Human Development, Social Sciences, Sociology, Human Learning, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Motivational Skills, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Stress Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Manager of Managers: Navigating Crisis and Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Delegation Skills, Resilience, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Empathy, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Business Communication, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Customer Service with AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Customer Data Management, Customer Service, Customer Insights, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Customer experience strategy (CX), AI Product Strategy, Customer and Client Support, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Generative AI Agents, Customer Success Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Service Improvement, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Advanced DAX and Performance Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Performance Tuning, Performance Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microsoft Copilot, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Business Metrics, Interactive Data Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Conscientiousness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavioral Health

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion as Design: Silhouettes and Icons

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Digital Marketing Operations & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Dashboard, Surveys, Newsletters, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Email Automation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Performance Reporting, Social Media Management, Google Analytics, Collaborative Software, Lead Generation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Project Management Software

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft Fabric: Fundamentals and Power BI Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Real Time Data, Dataflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IESE Business School

    Parte 2: Impulsa tu Trayectoria

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, People Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Branding, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Science of Well-Being for Parents: Yale University
  • Cleanroom Fundamentals & Semiconductor Technologies: University at Buffalo
  • AWS Cloud Projects: Packt
  • 心理学与生活: Nanjing University
  • Manager of Managers: Navigating Crisis and Uncertainty: Coursera
  • Customer Service with AI: AI CERTs
  • Advanced DAX and Performance Optimization: Microsoft
  • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Fashion as Design: Silhouettes and Icons: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Digital Marketing Operations & Analytics: Coursera

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