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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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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Application Development, Data Integration, Performance Analysis, Automation, Data Security, Workflow Management, Cloud Applications, Data Analysis Software, Business Process, Generative AI Agents, Microsoft Teams, Data Modeling

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Building High-Performing Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Teamwork, Employee Coaching, Goal Setting, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Leadership, Mindfulness, Communication Strategies, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      533 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Analytics Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Peer Review, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Marketing Analytics, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Advertising, Advertising

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      767 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Stress Management, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Community Mental Health Services, Personal Development, Mental Health, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Communication

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity, Infectious Diseases, Mental Health, Respiration, Biology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Personal Development, Empowerment, Business Leadership, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Assertiveness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      549 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Firewall, Code Review, Linux Administration, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Habilidades de Gestión del Talento

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Game Theory, Social Skills, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Strategic Decision-Making, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Economics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      779 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tableau Learning Partner

      Introduction to Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Performance Tuning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      270 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Intellectual Humility: Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Research, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Software Testing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      372 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Networking and Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Cloud Storage, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Data Storage, Cloud Services, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, Wireless Networks, Hardware Troubleshooting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      530 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions)

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Data, Marketing Analytics, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, Big Data, Analysis, Social Media, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Real Time Data, Retail Store Operations, Brand Management, Banking, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Services

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      403 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
    • Building High-Performing Teams: University of Pennsylvania
    • Business Analytics Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
    • Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool: Duke University
    • Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • DDoS Attacks and Defenses: University of Colorado System
    • Habilidades de Gestión del Talento: Universidad de Palermo
    • Introduction to Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
    • Intellectual Humility: Theory: The University of Edinburgh

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