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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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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Caring for the caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Care Coordination, Communication Strategies, Health Care, Needs Assessment, Recognizing Others, Patient Observation, Health Assessment, Organizational Skills, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft HR Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Root Cause Analysis, Data Entry, Recognizing Others, Smart Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, HR Tech, Microsoft Copilot, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process Automation, Process Improvement, Email Automation, Human Resource Policies, Microsoft Power Platform

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Autoliderazgo y gestión de emociones para avanzar en desafíos complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Community Development, Initiative and Leadership, Mindfulness, Leadership, Adaptability, Empowerment, Overcoming Obstacles, Experimentation, Decision Making, Goal Setting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    PlanU: escoge la mejor carrera y universidad para ti

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Planning, Personal Development, Independent Thinking, Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, Goal-Oriented, School Counseling, Strategic Planning, Goal Setting, Family Support, Research, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UBITS

    Radical candor: El arte del feedback efectivo

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Assertiveness, Recognizing Others, People Development, Performance Management, Rapport Building, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Verbal Communication Skills, Accountability Frameworks, Drive Engagement, Empathy, Active Listening, Team Building, Leadership, Communication, Communication Strategies, Trustworthiness, Professional Development, Empowerment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Self-Starter, Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, New Business Development, Business Development, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Decision Making, Action Oriented, Overcoming Obstacles, Business

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Building High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Employee Coaching, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Management, Coaching, Conflict Management, Productivity, Leadership, Mindfulness, Culture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Relationship Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Strategic Partnership, Social Network Analysis, Proactivity, General Networking, Self-Awareness

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

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    Microsoft

    Pipeline Engineering & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, DevSecOps, Continuous Integration, Site Reliability Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, IT Automation, DevOps, Test Automation, Product Automation, Automation, YAML, Software Development, Application Deployment, Business Process Automation, Multi-Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Standards, Software Configuration Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Habilidades de Gestión del Talento

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Game Theory, Social Skills, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Team Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership Studies, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Case Studies, Decisiveness, Coordination

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Generative Model Architectures, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Computer Systems, Solution Design, Business Software, Information Systems Security, Technical Support, Operating System Administration, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Security Awareness, Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, AI literacy, Information Technology, Computer Architecture

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Interviewing and Resume Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Price Negotiation, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Copywriting, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Tactfulness, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Business Correspondence, Campaign Planning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Caring for the caregivers: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Microsoft HR Manager: Microsoft
  • Autoliderazgo y gestión de emociones para avanzar en desafíos complejos: Universidad de los Andes
  • PlanU: escoge la mejor carrera y universidad para ti: Universidad de los Andes
  • Radical candor: El arte del feedback efectivo: UBITS
  • Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success: Michigan State University
  • Building High-Performing Teams: University of Pennsylvania
  • Influence: University of Pennsylvania
  • Pipeline Engineering & Automation: Microsoft
  • Habilidades de Gestión del Talento: Universidad de Palermo

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