Personal Development Courses and Certifications

McMaster University

Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

7761 reviews

Explore your hidden potential with McMaster University's 4-week course. Learn to overcome learning obstacles, optimize online learning, seek mentors, and avoid career ruts.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

219 reviews

Learn essential negotiation strategies and skills from the University of Michigan. Improve your ability to negotiate in personal and business settings. Duration: 7 weeks.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Learning How To Learn for Youth

1079 reviews

Based on the most popular open online course in the world, this course gives you easy access to the learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Deep Teaching Solutions

Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

25221 reviews

Learn powerful mental tools to master tough subjects. Discover how the brain learns, memory techniques, and effective learning practices.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment

502 reviews

This course draws content from a variety of fields, including psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral decision theory to offer a tested and practical recipe for leading a life of happiness and fulfillment.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything

260 reviews

Join Dr. Barbara Oakley and Olav Schewe in a 2-week course to master effective learning techniques based on neuroscience. Improve memory, boost motivation, and handle frustration creatively.

• edX
• 2 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Online Learning Campus - World Bank Group

The Future of Work: Preparing for Disruption

236 reviews

Only MOOC to explore the 2019 World Development Report (WDR) and workforce of the future. Learn how A.I., automation, advanced technologies and new businesses are changing the world.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Critical Thinking at University: An Introduction

151 reviews

Critical thinking is a vital skill for university study whatever your discipline. Prepare for university now.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

How to Succeed at: Interviews

474 reviews

This free three week course provides the tools you need to succeed at interviews and land your dream job or course place.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

University of Groningen

Improving Your Study Techniques

151 reviews

Improve your study skills and get better results by learning to use the 'three-step study model'.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Deep Teaching Solutions

Apprendre comment apprendre (ACA) : Des outils mentaux puissants qui vous aideront à maîtriser des sujets difficiles

452 reviews

Deep Teaching Solutions' 4-week course offers powerful mental tools to master difficult subjects, exploring how the brain learns, encodes information, and overcomes learning challenges.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Inteligencia emocional para el liderazgo efectivo y colaboración

195 reviews

En este curso en línea aprenderás de que forma utilizar el liderazgo emocional efectivo como el factor clave para el éxito de un buen manejo de equipo, tanto en lo social como en lo profesional. Conviértete en un líder en control de sus emociones.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

5 reviews

Explore the science of relationships with the University of Toronto's 6-week course. Learn SSLD concepts, practice principles, and core competencies for effective relationship management.

• Coursera
• 1 day 7 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

417 ratings at Coursera

Learn to prepare for international travel and maintain wellness abroad with this 4-week course from Johns Hopkins University, including case studies and personal protection methods.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

148 ratings at Coursera

Learn to inspire and entertain with speeches in this 5-week course from the University of Washington. Master the art of storytelling, humor, and eloquence to captivate audiences.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)