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      University of California, Davis

      Emotional and Social Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Management, Empathy, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Personal Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • H

      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, System Software, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, System Implementation, Computer Graphics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      525 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      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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      809 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Writing, Grammar, Content Creation, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • R

      Relay Graduate School of Education

      Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Positivity, Teaching, Education and Training, Classroom Management, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Lesson Planning, Personal Attributes, Working With Children, Course Development, Growth Mindedness, Childhood Education and Development, Optimism, Research, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Persistence, Rapport Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      947 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      A

      Arizona State University

      Empathy for Self and Others

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Mindfulness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      I

      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Sanitation, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Behavioral Economics, Community Health, Data Literacy, Behavioral Health, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Emergency Response, Health And Safety Standards, Health Systems, Social Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      641 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Florida

      Personality Types at Work

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Professional Development, Performance Review, Team Building, Employee Performance Management, Personal Development, Teamwork, Self-Awareness, Team Management, People Management, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Leadership

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      756 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Rapport Building, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Sociology, Discussion Facilitation, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Stress Management, Personal Development, Resilience, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Emotional Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      828 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Case Western Reserve University

      Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Team Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Run Chart, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases

      Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Team Management, Statistical Process Controls, Exploratory Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Probability & Statistics, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Regression Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Business Process, Graphing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Emotional and Social Intelligence: University of California, Davis
    • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
    • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms : Relay Graduate School of Education
    • Empathy for Self and Others: Arizona State University
    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
    • Personality Types at Work: University of Florida
    • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
    • Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations: Rice University

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