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    • S

      Stanford University

      Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Diversity, Environment, Compassion, Environmental Issue, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Waste Minimization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Pollution Prevention, Empowerment, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      568 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Virtual Teams, Adaptability, Digital Communications, Empathy, Self-Awareness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Writing, Grammar, Content Creation, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Managing as a Coach

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, People Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Mentorship, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Case Western Reserve University

      Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Coaching, Organizational Change, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Positivity, Change Management, Mindfulness, Relationship Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Advertising, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Presentations, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Lifelong Learning, Public Relations, Constructive Feedback

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Innovation and entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Business Architecture, Creativity, Storytelling, Corporate Strategy, Team Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      The State University of New York

      Ignite Your Everyday Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Adaptability, Self-Awareness

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      305 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Data Analytics for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Storage Technologies, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Storage, Big Data, Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Quality, SQL, Organizational Structure, Cloud Computing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Strategic Career Self-Management

      Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Brand Management, Talent Management, Branding, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Proactivity, Dashboard, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Rapport Building, Collaboration, Communication, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      472 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leading a Family Business

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Innovation, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Corporate Strategy, New Product Development, Ideation, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Sales Presentations, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Talent Management, Business Planning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      48 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking: Stanford University
    • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
    • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Managing as a Coach: University of California, Davis
    • Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence: Case Western Reserve University
    • Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding: The State University of New York
    • Innovation and entrepreneurship: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Ignite Your Everyday Creativity: The State University of New York
    • Introduction to Data Analytics for Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Strategic Career Self-Management: The State University of New York

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