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    Learn self-defense techniques for personal safety. Understand how to protect yourself in various situations through physical and mental strategies.

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    • Status: Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Positive Thinking and Thriving

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Stress Management

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Cloud Dataproc: Hadoop and Spark on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Managed Services, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Management, Servers

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Codio

      Advanced Django: Advanced Django Rest Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), React.js, Authentications, Secure Coding, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Restful API, Javascript

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Active Listening, Empathy, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Creativity, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Communication, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Content Creation, Media and Communications

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, HR Tech, Compensation Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Human Resource Management, Human Resources, Operational Efficiency, Data Ethics, Workforce Management, AI Personalization, Automation, Business Ethics, Employee Engagement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Vozes da Mudança Social

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Ideation, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Brainstorming, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Community Development, Social Justice, Relationship Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change and Global Affairs

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Environment, Policy Analysis, Mitigation, Public Policies, Environmental Resource Management, Emerging Technologies, Pollution Prevention, International Relations, Technology Solutions, Market Dynamics, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Environmental Science

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Corporate Finance Institute

      Tableau Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Sustainability Leadership Development

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Leadership, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Business Ethics, Initiative and Leadership, Environment and Resource Management, Professional Development, Change Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Decision Making

      Beginner · 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, Strategic Planning, Content Creation, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Brand Management, Digital Assets, Goal Setting, Branding, LinkedIn, Social Media, Marketing Strategies, Investigation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Kennesaw State University

      Developing a Leadership Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Professional Development, Strategic Decision-Making, People Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional IQ Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Personal Development, Decision Making, Communication, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Analytical Skills

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Positive Thinking and Thriving: Arizona State University
    • Introduction to Cloud Dataproc: Hadoop and Spark on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Advanced Django: Advanced Django Rest Framework: Codio
    • Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity: University of Colorado Boulder
    • GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Vozes da Mudança Social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
    • Climate Change and Global Affairs: Council on Foreign Relations
    • Tableau Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Sustainability Leadership Development: University of Michigan
    • Career Self-Management Advanced Certification: The State University of New York

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