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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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      Macquarie University

      Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      773 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Health Care, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      479 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Estilos de Liderazgo: opciones para avanzar en desafíos complejos

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Initiative and Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Complex Problem Solving, Adaptability, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Business Risk Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Experimentation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Digital Manufacturing & Design

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business Transformation, Digital Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply Chain, Market Dynamics, Safety and Security, Workforce Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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, People Management, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Leadership, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      756 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Power BI Edition)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Snowflake Schema, Data Modeling, SQL, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Databases, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Financial Statements, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Relational Databases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®)

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Risk Analysis, Backlogs, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Process, User Requirements Documents, User Story, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Business Risk Management, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Codio

      C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Pseudocode

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      937 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Personal Care, Resilience, Mental Health, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Mental Concentration, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Environment and Resource Management, Chronic Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      261 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Salesforce

      Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Collaboration, Personal Development, Teamwork, Performance Measurement, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Accountability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      444 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Software Design, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Animations, Music

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict: Macquarie University
    • Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers: University of Toronto
    • Estilos de Liderazgo: opciones para avanzar en desafíos complejos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Digital Manufacturing & Design: University at Buffalo
    • Personality Types at Work: University of Florida
    • BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Power BI Edition): Corporate Finance Institute
    • Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®): Starweaver
    • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
    • Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care: University of California, Irvine
    • Groundwork for Success in Sales Development: Salesforce

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