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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Solving the Retirement Puzzle

    Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, Insurance, Financial Planning, Insurance Policies, Personal Development, Finance, Asset Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Contract Review, Succession Planning, Investment Management, Land Management, Risk Modeling, Investments, Risk Analysis, Oral Expression, Financial Modeling

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

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    The Power of Storytelling: How to Visualize Data in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Looker (Software), Dashboard Creation, Data Modeling, Data Access, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Governance, Performance Tuning, Report Writing, Cloud Services, Self Service Technologies, Version Control

    4.4 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Honesty, Storytelling, Editing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Journalism, Investigation, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Terraform Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Software Installation

    4.5 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (35) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Data Warehousing, Database Development, Query Languages, Database Theory, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Power BI, Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Generative AI

    5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Philanthropy, Positivity, Optimism, Empathy, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Culture, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Planning, Behavioral Economics

    4.3 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Avatar Psychology for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Design, Virtual Reality, User Experience Design, Design Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Design Research, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, Virtual Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

    3.8 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of London

    The Authentic Communicator: Building Presence and Trust

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Development, Executive Presence, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Cloud SQL for MySQL: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Software, Google Cloud Platform, Database Management, Cloud Management, SQL

    4.4 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (53) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Data Analytics on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Looker (Software), Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Big Data, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, SQL, Data Sharing, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Query Languages

    4.7 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Team Performance Management, Influencing, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Safety Culture, Process Analysis

    4.8 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Solving the Retirement Puzzle: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Power of Storytelling: How to Visualize Data in the Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact: Skillshare
  • Terraform Fundamentals: Google Cloud
  • Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying: Microsoft
  • The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good: University of Pennsylvania
  • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University
  • The Authentic Communicator: Building Presence and Trust: University of London
  • Cloud SQL for MySQL: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Data Analytics on Google Cloud: Google Cloud

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