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    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Design Thinking for Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Process Design, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Business Solutions, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, User Research, User Feedback, Empathy, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      Duke University

      MySQL-for-Data-Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Command-Line Interface, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      Conceptos básicos de React

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React.js, Event-Driven Programming, UI Components, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Development Environment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Riesgos de desastres en proyectos de infraestructura

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Mitigation, Disaster Recovery, Civil Engineering, Economic Development, Social Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      F

      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Leadership, Business Marketing, Business Transformation, Deep Learning, Business Strategy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Consulting, Data Governance, Customer Engagement, Product Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sobrevive a tu doctorado con salud y éxito

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Self-Discipline, Professional Development, Mental Health, Lifelong Learning, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Positivity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Board Infinity

      End-to-End Web Development: UI, Databases, APIs

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Database Design, User Interface (UI) Design, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, MongoDB, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, GraphQL, React.js, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Postman API Platform, Performance Tuning, Authentications, Relational Databases, OAuth

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Agile Projects: Developing Tasks with Taiga

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Product Roadmaps, Project Management Software, Project Management, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Communications, Customer experience strategy (CX)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Arizona

      Medicaid Policy & Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Medicare, Care Management, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Administration, Health Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Development, Long Term Care, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Amazon Web Services

      DevOps and AI on AWS: CI/CD for Generative AI Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon CloudWatch, CI/CD, AWS CloudFormation, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Generative AI, Cloud Applications, System Monitoring, Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Release Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      H

      Howard University

      Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Mathematical Software, Data Visualization Software, Jupyter, Mathematical Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Git (Version Control System)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      EIT Digital

      Automated Reasoning: Symbolic Model Checking

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Design Thinking for Innovators: Coursera Instructor Network
    • MySQL-for-Data-Engineering: Duke University
    • Conceptos básicos de React: Meta
    • Riesgos de desastres en proyectos de infraestructura: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook: Fractal Analytics
    • Sobrevive a tu doctorado con salud y éxito: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • End-to-End Web Development: UI, Databases, APIs: Board Infinity
    • Agile Projects: Developing Tasks with Taiga: Coursera Project Network
    • Medicaid Policy & Politics: University of Arizona
    • DevOps and AI on AWS: CI/CD for Generative AI Applications: Amazon Web Services

    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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