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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Resilience, Team Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Organizational Leadership, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Change, Creativity, Team Building, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Human Capital, Coaching, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling

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    135 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management, Storytelling, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Smart Goals, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Planning, Leadership, Time Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Communicating Your Best Self

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Professionalism, Self-Awareness

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of North Texas

    Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Reports, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    446 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Personal Leadership Development Planning and Leading High Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Team Management, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, People Development, Personal Development, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Gap Analysis, Prioritization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    233 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Resilience, Stress Management, Action Oriented, Self-Awareness, Mental Concentration, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Accountability, Engineering Management, Productivity, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Integrity, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Personal Attributes

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Technical Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Graphic Design, Design, Creative Design, Aesthetics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    McMaster University

    Szemléletváltás

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Professional Development, Mentorship, Personal Development, Stress Management, Resourcefulness, Learning Styles, Creativity, Time Management, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Resilience, Stress Management, Action Oriented, Mental Concentration, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Accountability, Productivity, Mindfulness, Time Management, Prioritization, Positivity, Motivational Skills

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

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

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree: University of Minnesota
  • Communicating Your Best Self : Arizona State University
  • Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery: University of North Texas
  • Personal Leadership Development Planning and Leading High Performing Teams: Rice University
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Szemléletváltás: McMaster University
  • Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care: University of California, Irvine

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