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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Productivity, Time Management, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Empathy, Adaptability, Psychology, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mental Concentration, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Psychology, Anatomy, Business, Physiology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals, Self, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Student Success: Foundations of Self-Management

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Management, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Professionalism, Behavior Management, Communication, Strong Work Ethic, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Self-Discipline, Non-Verbal Communication, Conscientiousness, Reliability, Stress Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Personal Integrity, Growth Mindedness, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Attributes, Accountability, Leadership, Resilience, Visionary, Goal Setting, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado System

      How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Creativity, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Productivity, Resilience, Lifelong Learning, Curiosity, Innovation, Willingness To Learn, Courage, Mindfulness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self: Telling our Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Empathy, Relationship Building, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Content Creation, Creativity, Media Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Improvement Techniques and Control Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Optimization, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Management, Quality Control, Employee Training, Waste Minimization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Playing to Your Strengths by StandOut®

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Communication, Positivity, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Animals, Self, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Student Success: Foundations of Self-Management: The State University of New York
    • Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success: University of Colorado System
    • Storying the Self: Telling our Stories: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Communicating Your Best Self : Arizona State University
    • Improvement Techniques and Control Tools: SkillUp

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