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    • I

      IE Business School

      The Marketing Plan

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Business Planning, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Product Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      480 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Positive Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Resilience, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Psychology, Creativity, Mindfulness, Community Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Virginia

      Introduction to Personal Branding

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Digital Assets, Social Media, Personally Identifiable Information, Computer Security Awareness Training, Self-Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Constructive Feedback

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Big Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Spreadsheet Software, Web Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, E-Commerce, Financial Services, SQL

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Toronto

      Introduction to Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Embedded Software, Automation, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Computer Hardware, Risk Management Framework, Mechanics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      I

      Indian School of Business

      A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Resilience, Growth Mindedness, Psychology, Personal Development, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Child Development, Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Parent Communication, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Business Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Paid media, Talent Management, People Management, Forecasting, Earned Media, Organizational Structure, Public Relations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Ethics, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Courage, Relationship Building, Lifelong Learning, Negotiation, Self-Awareness, Business Leadership, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Stanford University

      COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Respiratory Therapy, Critical Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Positioning, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Infection Control, Patient Evaluation, Intensive Care Unit, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Medical Ultrasonography

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Go To Market Strategy, Business Planning, New Business Development, Financial Forecasting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Growth Strategies, Presentations, Business, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Customer Acquisition Management, Management Training And Development, Team Management, People Management, Fundraising, Business Metrics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      742 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • W

      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Journals, Writing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      253 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Marketing Plan: IE Business School
    • Positive Psychology : The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Introduction to Personal Branding: University of Virginia
    • Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies: Duke University
    • Introduction to Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment: Indian School of Business
    • Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo: Universidad de los Andes
    • Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies: University of Pennsylvania
    • Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers: Stanford University

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