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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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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التنسيق في مايكروسوفت إكسل | Formatting in MS Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software

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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IESE Business School

    Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, User Research, Culture Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, Qualitative Research, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Human Centered Design, Solution Design, Creative Thinking, Organizational Change, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Empathy, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Thought Leadership, Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة البيانات في مايكرسوفت إكسل | Managing Data in MS Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UBITS

    Comunicación visual: enriquece tus mensajes

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Leadership, Business Leadership, Data Storytelling, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Communication, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Graphical Tools

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    A Consultative Approach to Working with Recruiters

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Human Resources, Talent Management, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Consultative Approaches, Interviewing Skills, Coordination, Communication Strategies

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    8 Most Controversial Terms in AI, Explained

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Open Source Technology, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Community Organizing, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Communication and Emotion

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intel

    Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Creative Thinking, Adult Education, Technology Strategies, Professional Development, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Smart Working: Lavoro agile e Business English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Stress Management, Telecommuting, Business Communication, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, English Language, Teamwork, Team Building, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Communication, Productivity, Meeting Facilitation, Management Training And Development, Adaptability, Digital Transformation, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Content Creation, digital literacy, Storytelling, Creativity, Web Content, Digital Design, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Electronic Media, Multimedia, Diversity Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • التنسيق في مايكروسوفت إكسل | Formatting in MS Excel : Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Design Thinking: IESE Business School
  • إدارة البيانات في مايكرسوفت إكسل | Managing Data in MS Excel: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Comunicación visual: enriquece tus mensajes: UBITS
  • A Consultative Approach to Working with Recruiters: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • 8 Most Controversial Terms in AI, Explained: Coursera
  • Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces: Wesleyan University
  • Digital Communication and Emotion: Arizona State University
  • Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships: Intel
  • Smart Working: Lavoro agile e Business English: Università di Napoli Federico II

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