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      University of Colorado System

      Secure Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Technical Design, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Design, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Security Software, Systems Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle

      4.6
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      436 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Lund University

      Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Governance, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement

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

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML Front-End Web Design with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Browser Compatibility, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Color Theory, Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Semantic Web, Verification And Validation, User Interface (UI), Typography, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Web Development Tools, Usability, Web Development, Interaction Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Master Sales Techniques: Build, Persuade, and Succeed

      Skills you'll gain: Sales, General Sales Practices, Selling Techniques, Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Sales Process, Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Verbal Communication Skills, Professionalism, Non-Verbal Communication, Customer Relationship Building, Personal Development, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness, Rapport Building, Active Listening, Time Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM UI/UX Designer

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Agile Software Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, Design Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, User Flows, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Prototyping

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      The Growth Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Professional Development, Organizational Change, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Adaptability, Resilience, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Strategies, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Build & Optimize Responsive Websites with HTML5 & Bootstrap

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Javascript and jQuery, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Javascript, Typography, Web Analytics and SEO, Wireframing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Logo Design

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Conflict Management, Health Information Management, Patient Communication, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      921 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Project Management, IT Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Master HTML5 Fundamentals: Build, Design & Apply

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Computer Graphics, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Usability, Javascript, Data Validation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Build personal resilience

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Productivity, Mental Health, Organizational Skills, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Python Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Secure Software Design: University of Colorado System
    • Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities: Lund University
    • XHTML Front-End Web Design with CSS: EDUCBA
    • Master Sales Techniques: Build, Persuade, and Succeed: EDUCBA
    • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
    • The Growth Mindset: University of California, Davis
    • Build & Optimize Responsive Websites with HTML5 & Bootstrap: EDUCBA
    • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • IBM Project Manager: IBM
    • Master HTML5 Fundamentals: Build, Design & Apply: EDUCBA

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