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    Results for "personal development"

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      University of Pennsylvania

      People Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Management, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Employee Retention, Staff Management, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Network Analysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Employee Engagement, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Goal Setting, Visionary, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Constructive Feedback, Performance Appraisal, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Visual Elements of User Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Design, Design Elements And Principles, Human Computer Interaction, Responsive Web Design, Typography, UI Components, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Experience Design

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Java Development Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Restful API, User Requirements Documents, Containerization, Docker (Software), Model View Controller, Agile Methodology, Front-End Web Development, User Story, CI/CD, Java, Hibernate (Java), HTML and CSS, Full-Stack Web Development, Spring Boot, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Microservices, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Software Architecture

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Human Resources Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Training and Development, Performance Metric, Compensation Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Planning, Business Metrics, Business Analytics, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Scrum (Software Development), Business Analysis, Project Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      .NET & .NET Core Mastery: Cross-Platform Development

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Containerization, .NET Framework, Cross Platform Development, Application Deployment, Application Development, C# (Programming Language), Development Environment, Application Performance Management, Web Applications, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إدارة ضغوط الحياة | Stress Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Prioritization, Resilience, Optimism, Behavior Management, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Assertiveness, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Development Environment, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Agile Methodology, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Software Design, Network Engineering, Restful API, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Web Applications, TCP/IP, YAML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Authentications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Personal Care, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Planning

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      456 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Regression Analysis, Leaflet (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plotly, Machine Learning Algorithms, Interactive Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Data Visualization, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Data Science, Data Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Frontend Development using React

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Web Design and Development, React.js, Programming Principles, Maintainability, User Interface (UI)

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • People Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Inspiring and Motivating Individuals: University of Michigan
    • Visual Elements of User Interface Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Java Development Capstone Project: IBM
    • Human Resources Analytics: University of California, Irvine
    • Microsoft Business Analyst: Microsoft
    • .NET & .NET Core Mastery: Cross-Platform Development: Coursera Instructor Network
    • إدارة ضغوط الحياة | Stress Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers: Packt
    • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins 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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