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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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    Meta

    Version Control

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Linux Commands, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Collaborative Software, File Management, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Web Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Product Owner

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Kanban Principles, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Information Technology, Agile Project Management, Computer Hardware, Product Strategy, ChatGPT, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Strategic People Management and Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Organizational Change, Virtual Teams, People Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Personal Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Talent Management, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention, Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Database Design, MySQL, Presentations, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, IBM DB2, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Star Schema, IBM Cognos Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft SQL Servers, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Inspired Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Empowerment, People Development, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Case Studies, Professional Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Child Development, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Human Development, Human Learning, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Sociology, Neurology, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    32K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Sales Coaching and Team Enablement for the Digital Era

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Personal Development, Empowerment, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Knowledge Transfer, Sales Management, Agile Methodology, Team Building, Self-Awareness, Sales Training, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Virtual Teams, Resilience, Team Motivation, Sales, People Development, AI Enablement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM IT Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Data Persistence, Application Development, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Personal Development, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    656 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Jenkins, Code Coverage, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Usability Testing, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Product Development, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Kanban Principles, Product Planning, Product Strategy, ChatGPT, Test Planning, Registration, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.3K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Version Control: Meta
  • IBM Product Owner: IBM
  • Strategic People Management and Organizational Leadership: Packt
  • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM
  • Inspired Leadership: Case Western Reserve University
  • Introduction to Psychology : Yale University
  • Sales Coaching and Team Enablement for the Digital Era: LearnQuest
  • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Developer: Google Cloud
  • Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making: Dartmouth College

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