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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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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Research, Psychology, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Self-Guided Wellness Coaching

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Smart Goals, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Empowerment, Coaching, Behavior Management, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Positivity, Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      DDoS Attacks and Defenses

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Security Engineering, Network Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Code Review, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Time Management, Stress Management, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Persuasive Communication, Complex Problem Solving, Productivity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Personal Development, Business Ethics, Prioritization, Compliance Management, Teamwork, Goal Setting, Dealing With Ambiguity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Tactfulness, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Mindful Digital Art: 5 Prompts for Self Development

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Personal Development, Digital Design, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Creative Thinking, Color Theory, Storytelling, Typography

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Child Development, Psychology, Decision Making, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      817 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Executive Presence, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Team Management, Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Workforce Planning, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      970 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self: (Re)Claiming our Voices

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Storytelling, Social Skills, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Deception As a Defense

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Patch Management, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Writing for Inner Calm: Mindset, Methods, and Daily Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Creativity, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Self-Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Presentations, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Marketing, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Peer Review, Professional Networking, Public Relations, Constructive Feedback

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Self-Guided Wellness Coaching: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • DDoS Attacks and Defenses: University of Colorado System
    • Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth: LearnKartS
    • كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Mindful Digital Art: 5 Prompts for Self Development: Skillshare
    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
    • Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Storying the Self: (Re)Claiming our Voices: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Deception As a Defense: Starweaver

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