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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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      Voxy

      English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, Professional Development, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, English Language, Planning, Technical Communication, Product Knowledge, Productivity, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Customer Service, Language Competency, Self-Awareness, Retail Sales, Calendar Management, Vocabulary

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      546 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Computing Platforms, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Development, Programming Principles, Databases, Data Maintenance, Database Management, Web Applications, Software Installation, Browser Compatibility, Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Software Versioning, Computer Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      392 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

      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

      Data Warehouse Concepts, Design, and Data Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Database Design, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Snowflake Schema, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, SQL, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Mart, PostgreSQL, Data Transformation, Data Quality

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Human Development, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      620 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Resilience for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Optimism, Stress Management, Resilience, Compassion, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Social Skills, Time Management, Persistence, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Independent Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Organizational Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Public History, Political Sciences, Art History, European History, World History, Research, Investigation, Social Sciences, Culture, Governance, Scientific Methods, Data Collection

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Professional development: Improve yourself, always

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      860 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Advanced Manufacturing Process Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Process Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Data Collection, Data Storage, Manufacturing Operations, Data Processing, Systems Engineering, Data Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Analysis, Data Cleansing, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K 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, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Research, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      372 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Aprendiendo a Aprender

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Teamwork, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Productivity, Creativity, Quick Learning, Self-Motivation, Cognitive flexibility, Neurology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      624 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      How to Change the World

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Community Development, Advocacy, Health Care, Public Health, Environment and Resource Management, Governance, Empowerment, Education and Training

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      272 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate: Voxy
    • Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases : IBM
    • Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • Data Warehouse Concepts, Design, and Data Integration: University of Colorado System
    • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
    • Resilience for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Professional development: Improve yourself, always: Macquarie University
    • Advanced Manufacturing Process Analysis: University at Buffalo
    • Intellectual Humility: Theory: The University of Edinburgh

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