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Top Personal Development Courses

#1

Learning How to Learn Course
Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
This course gives you easy access to the invaluable learning techniques used by experts in art, music,

Deep Teaching Solutions
Barbara Oakley

7 reddit posts
1898 mentions

#2

The Science of Well-Being Course
In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more

Yale University
Laurie Santos

5 reddit posts
540 mentions

#3

Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Specialization
Think Again: How to Reason and Argue

Duke University
Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong

3 reddit posts
150 mentions

#4

Think Again IV Course
How to Avoid Fallacies
We encounter fallacies almost everywhere we look

Duke University
Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong

3 reddit posts
82 mentions

#5

Think Again I Course
How to Understand Arguments
In this course, you will learn what an argument is

Duke University
Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong

0 reddit posts
47 mentions

#6

Dynamic Public Speaking Specialization
Become an Excellent Public Speaker

University of Washington
Dr. Matt McGarrity

1 reddit posts
28 mentions

#7

Mindshift Course
Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential
Mindshift is designed to help boost your career and life in today’s fast-paced learning environment

McMaster University
Barbara Oakley

0 reddit posts
28 mentions

#8

De-Mystifying Mindfulness Course
Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown exponentially in recent years

Universiteit Leiden
Chris Goto-Jones

2 reddit posts
12 mentions

#9

Applying to U.S. Universities Course
“It depends

University of Pennsylvania
Erick Hyde

3 reddit posts
4 mentions

#10

Creative Problem Solving Course
This course deals directly with your ability for creativity which is a critical skill in any field

University of Minnesota
Brad Hokanson, PhD

0 reddit posts
4 mentions

#11

Aprendendo a aprender Course
ferramentas mentais poderosas para ajudá-lo a dominar assuntos difíceis (em Português) [Learning How to Learn]
Este curso dá-lhe acesso fácil a técnicas de aprendizagem de valor inestimável, usadas por especialistas

Deep Teaching Solutions
Barbara Oakley

0 reddit posts
8 mentions

#12

Metaliteracy Course
Empowering Yourself in a Connected World
This course prepares you to effectively participate in a connected world

The State University of New York
Kelsey O'Brien

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#13

Aprendiendo a aprender Course
Poderosas herramientas mentales con las que podrás dominar temas difíciles (Learning How to Learn)
Este curso te brinda acceso a invaluables técnicas de aprendizaje utilizadas por expertos en arte,

Deep Teaching Solutions
Barbara Oakley

0 reddit posts
7 mentions

#14

Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History Course
Learners will deepen their understanding and appreciation of ways in which race,

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
James D. Anderson

0 reddit posts
5 mentions

#15

Ser más creativos Course
¡Claro que todos podemos potenciar nuestra creatividad a través de procedimientos,

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Guadalupe Vadillo

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#16

How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course) Course
What you’ll achieve: In this project-centered course*, you will craft an essential cornerstone

The State University of New York
Holly Justice

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#17

The Arts and Science of Relationships Course
Understanding Human Needs
This course provides an introduction to: 1

University of Toronto
A. Ka Tat Tsang

0 reddit posts
4 mentions

#18

Учимся учиться. Как преуспеть в школе, не тратя всё время на учёбу Course
Курс дает универсальные техники обучения, которые можно применить в самых разных областях жизни: от математики до

HSE University
Vasily Klucharev

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#19

Wine Tasting Course
Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis
With its roots in ancient cultures as early as 6,000 BC, wine has long been part of the human

University of California, Davis
John Buechsenstein

1 reddit posts
3 mentions

#20

Introduction to Personal Branding Course
Though the concept of personal branding isn't new, questions remain about how to create one and, more

University of Virginia
Kimberley Barker, MLIS

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#21

Think Again II Course
How to Reason Deductively
Deductive arguments are supposed to be valid in the sense that the premises guarantee that the conclusion is

Duke University
Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#22

Sit Less, Get Active Course
Physical inactivity and sedentariness are “silent killers”

The University of Edinburgh
Danijela Gašević

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#23

Personality Types at Work Course
Knowing yourself, your team, your manager, and your organization are keys to personal and business

University of Florida
Toni Ratliff

1 reddit posts
0 mentions

#24

Designing Your Personal Weight Loss Plan Course
This 5 week course will guide learners through the essential steps in planning an individualized

Case Western Reserve University
Mary Beth Kavanagh

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#25

Learning How To Learn for Youth Course
Based on one of the most popular open online courses in the world, this course gives you easy access to

Arizona State University
Barbara Oakley

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#26

Improving Communication Skills Course
Learn how to communicate more effectively at work and achieve your goals

University of Pennsylvania
Maurice Schweitzer

0 reddit posts
5 mentions

#27

Think Again III Course
How to Reason Inductively
Want to solve a murder mystery? What caused your computer to fail? Who can you trust in your everyday life? In

Duke University
Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#28

What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)? Course
In the last decade transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) individuals have become increasingly

University of Minnesota
Michael W. Ross

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#29

Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life Course
Living for What Matters Most
Welcome to Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life: Living for What Matters Most

University of Michigan
Vic Strecher

0 reddit posts
13 mentions

#30

Success Course
Do you want to be more successful? This course was designed to help you define what success means to

University of Pennsylvania
Richard Shell

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#31

Healing with the Arts Course
Through art projects—including visual arts, dance, writing, and music—along with spiritual practices and

University of Florida
Mary Rockwood Lane, PhD, RN, FAAN

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#32

Career planning Course
resume/CV, cover letter, interview
Do you want a job? A first job or a better job? Your dream job? This course is for you

National Research Tomsk State University
Dr Peter J Mitchell

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#33

Studying at Japanese Universities Course
Are you interested in studying at Japanese universities? Do you want to learn about Japan’s university

The University of Tokyo
Yujin Yaguchi

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#34

How to Get Skilled Course
Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)
Do you want to gain a competitive edge on the job market? Would you like to improve the way

The State University of New York
Dr. Valeri Chukhlomin

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#35

Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age Specialization
Build skills to analyze and interpret Pop Culture

University of Colorado Boulder

0 reddit posts
1 mentions