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    • S

      Starweaver

      Relationship Management and Business Development

      Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Cross Selling, Business Communication, Relationship Building, New Business Development, Professional Networking, Upselling, Business Relationship Management, Client Services, Business Development, Customer Relationship Management, Strategic Partnership, Active Listening, Customer experience improvement

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Scaled Agile Framework, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Employee Coaching, Kanban Principles, Team Management, Waterfall Methodology, Prioritization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT: Master Free AI Tools to Supercharge Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Productivity, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Productivity Software, Brainstorming, Travel Arrangements, Innovation, Scenario Testing, Problem Solving, Application Development, Data Quality

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      D

      Deep Teaching Solutions

      学会如何学习:帮助你掌握复杂学科的强大智力工具(Learning How to Learn)

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Productivity, Willingness To Learn, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Time Management, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Discipline, Self-Awareness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Analytics, Business Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Università Bocconi

      International Leadership and Organizational Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Intercultural Competence, Professional Networking, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      الذكاء العاطفي | Emotional Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Resilience, Relationship Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      373 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Python 3 Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Restful API, Python Programming, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Maintainability, Data Structures, Software Engineering, File Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT for Project Management - Leveraging AI for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Productivity, Project Planning, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Timelines, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, Project Implementation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Project Documentation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Metrics, Creative Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Productivity, Java, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Software Design, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Brainstorming, Software Architecture, Software Development Tools, Secure Coding, Application Development, Business Logic, Systems Integration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Application Development, UI Components, Java, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Application Lifecycle Management, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      684 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Sequence Models

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular personal development courses

    • Relationship Management and Business Development : Starweaver
    • Agile Project Management: Google
    • ChatGPT: Master Free AI Tools to Supercharge Productivity: Vanderbilt University
    • 学会如何学习:帮助你掌握复杂学科的强大智力工具(Learning How to Learn): Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
    • International Leadership and Organizational Behavior: Università Bocconi
    • الذكاء العاطفي | Emotional Intelligence: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Python 3 Programming: University of Michigan
    • ChatGPT for Project Management - Leveraging AI for Success: Vanderbilt University
    • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Development

    Personal development courses on Coursera are designed to help you enhance various aspects of your personal and professional life:

    • Skills in effective communication, both verbal and written.
    • Techniques for managing stress and improving mental health.
    • Strategies for time management and productivity.
    • Understanding of leadership principles and team collaboration.
    • Approaches to creative problem solving and critical thinking.
    • Personal finance management and investment basics.
    • Skills for setting and achieving personal and professional goals.‎

    Personal development courses on Coursera cater to anyone looking to improve themselves, regardless of previous experience:

    • Beginners can start with foundational courses that introduce basic concepts in self-improvement and life skills.
    • Intermediate learners can take more focused courses that build on existing knowledge in areas like emotional intelligence or public speaking.
    • Advanced courses are available for those seeking to master specific skills or expand their leadership capabilities. ‎

    Coursera offers a variety of credentials that can complement your learning in personal development:

    • Professional certificates that demonstrate your commitment to personal growth and professional excellence.
    • Specialized course certificates that reflect your proficiency in specific areas, such as negotiation or mindfulness.
    • Informal badges or completion certificates that you can share on your professional profiles to show ongoing learning.

    These credentials can enhance your resume or LinkedIn profile, showcasing your dedication to continuous improvement and capacity building.‎

    Studying personal development can significantly enhance your career by improving your interpersonal skills and self-management:

    • Better Performance in Your Current Role: Apply new skills to enhance your productivity and job satisfaction.
    • Leadership Opportunities: Use your improved skills to take on more significant roles within your organization.
    • Entrepreneurial Ventures: Employ strategies learned in personal finance and goal setting to start or expand your own business.
    • Career Changes: Utilize your new skills to prepare for and adapt to transitions into new fields or career paths.‎
    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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