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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


  • N

    National Taiwan University

    少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Social and Human Services, Working With Children, Advocacy, Empowerment, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Sociology, Child Development, Culture, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Case Studies, Human Development, Media and Communications

    4.8 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Tools and Techniques for Managing Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Mental Concentration, Prioritization, Personal Care, Relationship Building, Leadership

    4.8 stars, 68 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Business Technologies, AI Personalization, Risking, Predictive Modeling, Business Operations

    4.2 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    Edureka

    Mastering Generative AI for Customer Service Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Miro AI, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, No-Code Development, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Email Automation, Process Design, ChatGPT, Customer Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Data Management, Customer Inquiries, Customer and Client Support, AI Workflows, Emotional Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Sales Analysis with Claude: Data Driven Sales Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Trend Analysis, Sales Presentations, Sales, Business Analytics, Sales Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, LLM Application

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Coaching Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Drive Engagement, People Development, Team Performance Management, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting

    4.8 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Processing, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel, Data Management, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics

    4.4 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Postpartum Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Infectious Diseases, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Surveys, Community Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Health Disparities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Infant Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition Education

    4.7 stars, 144 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (144) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Handicap visuel : comprendre et agir pour l'inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Sensory Systems Analysis, Adaptive Equipment, Community and Social Work, Social Skills, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Research, Child Development, Emotional Intelligence, Literacy, Education Software and Technology

    5 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Digital Marketing Operations & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Dashboard, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Surveys, Content Scheduling, Newsletters, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Email Automation, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Performance Reporting, Google Analytics, Collaborative Software, Social Media Management, Lead Generation

    3.7 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.7 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Body Language for Effective Leadership Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Assertiveness, Rapport Building, Executive Presence, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Business Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Leadership and Management

    4.6 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Project Management in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Communication, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Healthcare Project Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Communication, Health Care

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • 少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth): National Taiwan University
  • Tools and Techniques for Managing Stress: STARWEAVER
  • Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mastering Generative AI for Customer Service Excellence: Edureka
  • Sales Analysis with Claude: Data Driven Sales Analytics: Coursera
  • Coaching Skills: Packt
  • Exam Prep PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate: Whizlabs
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Handicap visuel : comprendre et agir pour l'inclusion: University of Geneva
  • Digital Marketing Operations & Analytics: Coursera

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