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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology of the Self

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Scientific Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Data-Driven Process Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Business Process, Process Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Data Validation, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Operational Performance Management, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Internet Of Things, Data Integrity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Mental Health, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Student Support and Services, Self-Discipline, Mental Concentration, Empathy, Respiration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

      Skills you'll gain: Standard Operating Procedure, Operational Efficiency, Lean Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Procedure Development, Operations Management, Safety Standards, Process Management, Process Optimization, Workforce Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إدارة ضغوط الحياة | Stress Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Prioritization, Resilience, Optimism, Behavioral Management, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Assertiveness, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Growing your Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Thought Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Professional Networking, Leadership, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Branding, Growth Mindedness, Social Media Strategy, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Empowerment, Business Priorities, Professional Development, Productivity, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication, Personal Development, Expectation Management, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Accountability, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Be Your Best Creative Self

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Social Skills, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Branding, Creative Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Six Sigma for Process Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Risk Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Capability, Business Process, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Product Design, Team Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Psychology of the Self : American Psychological Association
    • Data-Driven Process Improvement: University at Buffalo
    • Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care: University of California, Irvine
    • How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Coursera Instructor Network
    • التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • إدارة ضغوط الحياة | Stress Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Growing your Influence: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting : Starweaver
    • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder

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