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    • Status: Free Trial
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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Teaching, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Working With Children, Human Development, Human Learning, Adult Education, Professional Development, Socioeconomics, Parent Communication, Emotional Intelligence

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Achieving Supplier Diversity

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Compliance Management, Supplier Management, Regulatory Compliance, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Supplier Relationship Management, Diversity Awareness, Strategic Sourcing, Diversity and Inclusion, Procurement, Community Development, Innovation, Economic Development

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Product Owner: Communications & Stakeholder Management

      Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Stakeholder Communications, Virtual Teams, Stakeholder Management, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Product Management, Product Requirements, User Story, Team Building, Prioritization, Customer experience strategy (CX)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create a responsive seat selector UI in HTML, CSS, and JS

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Javascript, Mobile Development, Interactive Design, Cross Platform Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research, General Science and Research, Critical Thinking, Probability, Research Design, Probability & Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Research Methodologies, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Encouraging Student Growth with Teach Your Monster to Read

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Education Software and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting started with ImageJ

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Software Installation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, User Interface (UI)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Project Management: How to Create a Gantt Chart in Wrike

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Organizational Skills, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Software, Project Management, Delegation Skills, Data Visualization, Dependency Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • E

      EDUCBA

      Empowering with web3.js: Web3 Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Transaction Processing, Event-Driven Programming, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Development Environment, Web Development, Web Applications, Secure Coding, React.js, Emerging Technologies, Application Development, Javascript

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using MySQL Database with PHP

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Relational Databases, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), SQL, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Back-End Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Gestão de Recursos Humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Diversity Programs, Fundraising, Compensation and Benefits, Business Transformation, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Management Training And Development, Employee Retention, Benefits Administration, Workforce Development, Talent Management, People Management, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Web Applications and Command-Line Tools for Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, Cloud Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Containerization, Applied Machine Learning, Development Environment, Test Automation, Algorithms, Virtual Environment

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Achieving Supplier Diversity: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Product Owner: Communications & Stakeholder Management : SkillUp EdTech
    • Create a responsive seat selector UI in HTML, CSS, and JS: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty: Johns Hopkins University
    • Encouraging Student Growth with Teach Your Monster to Read: Coursera Project Network
    • Getting started with ImageJ: Coursera Project Network
    • Project Management: How to Create a Gantt Chart in Wrike: Coursera Project Network
    • Empowering with web3.js: Web3 Applications: EDUCBA
    • Using MySQL Database with PHP: Coursera Project Network

    Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Development

    Personal development courses on Coursera are designed to help you enhance various aspects of your personal and professional life:

    • Skills in effective communication, both verbal and written.
    • Techniques for managing stress and improving mental health.
    • Strategies for time management and productivity.
    • Understanding of leadership principles and team collaboration.
    • Approaches to creative problem solving and critical thinking.
    • Personal finance management and investment basics.
    • Skills for setting and achieving personal and professional goals.‎

    Personal development courses on Coursera cater to anyone looking to improve themselves, regardless of previous experience:

    • Beginners can start with foundational courses that introduce basic concepts in self-improvement and life skills.
    • Intermediate learners can take more focused courses that build on existing knowledge in areas like emotional intelligence or public speaking.
    • Advanced courses are available for those seeking to master specific skills or expand their leadership capabilities. ‎

    Coursera offers a variety of credentials that can complement your learning in personal development:

    • Professional certificates that demonstrate your commitment to personal growth and professional excellence.
    • Specialized course certificates that reflect your proficiency in specific areas, such as negotiation or mindfulness.
    • Informal badges or completion certificates that you can share on your professional profiles to show ongoing learning.

    These credentials can enhance your resume or LinkedIn profile, showcasing your dedication to continuous improvement and capacity building.‎

    Studying personal development can significantly enhance your career by improving your interpersonal skills and self-management:

    • Better Performance in Your Current Role: Apply new skills to enhance your productivity and job satisfaction.
    • Leadership Opportunities: Use your improved skills to take on more significant roles within your organization.
    • Entrepreneurial Ventures: Employ strategies learned in personal finance and goal setting to start or expand your own business.
    • Career Changes: Utilize your new skills to prepare for and adapt to transitions into new fields or career paths.‎
    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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