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Top Personal Development Courses
These are the top 35 Personal Development courses found from analyzing all discussions on Reddit that mention any Coursera course.
#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,
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
Barbara Oakley
7 reddit posts
1898 mentions
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
In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more
Yale University
Laurie Santos
Laurie Santos
5 reddit posts
540 mentions
540 mentions
#3
Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking
Specialization
Think Again: How to Reason and Argue
Think Again: How to Reason and Argue
Duke University
Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong
Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong
3 reddit posts
150 mentions
150 mentions
#4
Think Again IV
Course
How to Avoid Fallacies
We encounter fallacies almost everywhere we look
How to Avoid Fallacies
We encounter fallacies almost everywhere we look
Duke University
Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong
Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong
3 reddit posts
82 mentions
82 mentions
#5
Think Again I
Course
How to Understand Arguments
In this course, you will learn what an argument is
How to Understand Arguments
In this course, you will learn what an argument is
Duke University
Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong
Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong
0 reddit posts
47 mentions
47 mentions
#6
Dynamic Public Speaking
Specialization
Become an Excellent Public Speaker
Become an Excellent Public Speaker
University of Washington
Dr. Matt McGarrity
Dr. Matt McGarrity
1 reddit posts
28 mentions
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
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
Barbara Oakley
0 reddit posts
28 mentions
28 mentions
#8
De-Mystifying Mindfulness
Course
Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown exponentially in recent years
Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown exponentially in recent years
Universiteit Leiden
Chris Goto-Jones
Chris Goto-Jones
2 reddit posts
12 mentions
12 mentions
#9
Applying to U.S. Universities
Course
“It depends
“It depends
University of Pennsylvania
Erick Hyde
Erick Hyde
3 reddit posts
4 mentions
4 mentions
#10
Creative Problem Solving
Course
This course deals directly with your ability for creativity which is a critical skill in any field
This course deals directly with your ability for creativity which is a critical skill in any field
University of Minnesota
Brad Hokanson, PhD
Brad Hokanson, PhD
0 reddit posts
4 mentions
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
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
Barbara Oakley
0 reddit posts
8 mentions
8 mentions
#12
Metaliteracy
Course
Empowering Yourself in a Connected World
This course prepares you to effectively participate in a connected world
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
Kelsey O'Brien
0 reddit posts
2 mentions
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,
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
Barbara Oakley
0 reddit posts
7 mentions
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,
Learners will deepen their understanding and appreciation of ways in which race,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
James D. Anderson
James D. Anderson
0 reddit posts
5 mentions
5 mentions
#15
Ser más creativos
Course
¡Claro que todos podemos potenciar nuestra creatividad a través de procedimientos,
¡Claro que todos podemos potenciar nuestra creatividad a través de procedimientos,
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Guadalupe Vadillo
Guadalupe Vadillo
0 reddit posts
2 mentions
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
What you’ll achieve: In this project-centered course*, you will craft an essential cornerstone
The State University of New York
Holly Justice
Holly Justice
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
3 mentions
#17
The Arts and Science of Relationships
Course
Understanding Human Needs
This course provides an introduction to: 1
Understanding Human Needs
This course provides an introduction to: 1
University of Toronto
A. Ka Tat Tsang
A. Ka Tat Tsang
0 reddit posts
4 mentions
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
Курс дает универсальные техники обучения, которые можно применить в самых разных областях жизни: от математики до
HSE University
Vasily Klucharev
Vasily Klucharev
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
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
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
John Buechsenstein
1 reddit posts
3 mentions
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
Though the concept of personal branding isn't new, questions remain about how to create one and, more
University of Virginia
Kimberley Barker, MLIS
Kimberley Barker, MLIS
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
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
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
Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
3 mentions
#22
Sit Less, Get Active
Course
Physical inactivity and sedentariness are “silent killers”
Physical inactivity and sedentariness are “silent killers”
The University of Edinburgh
Danijela Gašević
Danijela Gašević
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
1 mentions
#23
Personality Types at Work
Course
Knowing yourself, your team, your manager, and your organization are keys to personal and business
Knowing yourself, your team, your manager, and your organization are keys to personal and business
University of Florida
Toni Ratliff
Toni Ratliff
1 reddit posts
0 mentions
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
This 5 week course will guide learners through the essential steps in planning an individualized
Case Western Reserve University
Mary Beth Kavanagh
Mary Beth Kavanagh
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
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
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
Barbara Oakley
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
3 mentions
#26
Improving Communication Skills
Course
Learn how to communicate more effectively at work and achieve your goals
Learn how to communicate more effectively at work and achieve your goals
University of Pennsylvania
Maurice Schweitzer
Maurice Schweitzer
0 reddit posts
5 mentions
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
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
Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
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
In the last decade transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) individuals have become increasingly
University of Minnesota
Michael W. Ross
Michael W. Ross
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
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
Living for What Matters Most
Welcome to Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life: Living for What Matters Most
University of Michigan
Vic Strecher
Vic Strecher
0 reddit posts
13 mentions
13 mentions
#30
Success
Course
Do you want to be more successful? This course was designed to help you define what success means to
Do you want to be more successful? This course was designed to help you define what success means to
University of Pennsylvania
Richard Shell
Richard Shell
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
1 mentions
#31
Healing with the Arts
Course
Through art projects—including visual arts, dance, writing, and music—along with spiritual practices and
Through art projects—including visual arts, dance, writing, and music—along with spiritual practices and
University of Florida
Mary Rockwood Lane, PhD, RN, FAAN
Mary Rockwood Lane, PhD, RN, FAAN
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
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
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
Dr Peter J Mitchell
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
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
Are you interested in studying at Japanese universities? Do you want to learn about Japan’s university
The University of Tokyo
Yujin Yaguchi
Yujin Yaguchi
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
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
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
Dr. Valeri Chukhlomin
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
1 mentions
#35
Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age
Specialization
Build skills to analyze and interpret Pop Culture
Build skills to analyze and interpret Pop Culture
University of Colorado Boulder
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
1 mentions