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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals, Self, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Communication, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Personal Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Chronic Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      البحث عن عمل في العصر الرقمي | Job Search in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Branding, Presentations, Professional Networking, Self-Awareness, Communication, Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Grit and Growth Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Persistence, Courage, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Optimism, Professional Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Student Success: Foundations of Self-Management

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Management, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Professionalism, Behavior Management, Communication, Strong Work Ethic, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Self-Discipline, Non-Verbal Communication, Conscientiousness, Reliability, Stress Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Unilever

      Campaign Performance Reporting, Visualization, & Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Performance Reporting, Return On Investment, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Ethics, Marketing Channel, Smart Goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Quality

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Career Self-Management Advanced Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Peer Review, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Personal Development, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Brand Management, Digital Assets, Goal Setting, Branding, LinkedIn, Marketing Strategies, Investigation, Business Research

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Team Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Strategic Career Self-Management

      Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Brand Management, Smart Goals, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Animals, Self, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
    • Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care: University of California, Irvine
    • البحث عن عمل في العصر الرقمي | Job Search in the Digital Age: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Grit and Growth Mindset: Arizona State University
    • Student Success: Foundations of Self-Management: The State University of New York
    • Campaign Performance Reporting, Visualization, & Improvement: Unilever
    • The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • Career Self-Management Advanced Certification: The State University of New York

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