Personal Development Courses and Certifications

McMaster University

Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

7890 reviews

Boost your career and life with essential skills for effective learning, mentorship, and overcoming obstacles. Discover hidden potential and adapt to today's fast-paced environment.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

219 reviews

Learn essential negotiation strategies and skills for personal and professional success. Master the four-step process: prepare, negotiate, close, and evaluate. Practice with interactive experiences and real-world scenarios.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Learning How To Learn for Youth

1119 reviews

Based on the most popular open online course in the world, this course gives you easy access to the learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Deep Teaching Solutions

Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

25801 reviews

Discover powerful mental tools and learning techniques used by experts across disciplines to master tough subjects, overcome procrastination, and enhance memory and problem-solving skills.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment

502 reviews

This course draws content from a variety of fields, including psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral decision theory to offer a tested and practical recipe for leading a life of happiness and fulfillment.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything

270 reviews

Discover science-based techniques to enhance your learning abilities, boost motivation, and overcome common study challenges. Master any material with neuroscience-backed strategies for effective retention and skill development.

• edX
• 2 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Online Learning Campus - World Bank Group

The Future of Work: Preparing for Disruption

236 reviews

Only MOOC to explore the 2019 World Development Report (WDR) and workforce of the future. Learn how A.I., automation, advanced technologies and new businesses are changing the world.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Critical Thinking at University: An Introduction

152 reviews

Critical thinking is a vital skill for university study whatever your discipline. Prepare for university now.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

How to Succeed at: Interviews

480 reviews

This free three week course provides the tools you need to succeed at interviews and land your dream job or course place.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

University of Groningen

Improving Your Study Techniques

151 reviews

Improve your study skills and get better results by learning to use the 'three-step study model'.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Martin Hellman: The Wisdom of Foolishness

1 review

Explore how Martin Hellman's unconventional approach to cryptography led to groundbreaking discoveries, challenging established norms and defying expectations in the field of information security.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Stanford Seminar - Exploring Defining Moments in Life

Discover how to identify and create powerful defining moments that shape our lives, relationships, and experiences, with insights from Stanford professor Chip Heath.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Designing Your Life - How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life

Learn design thinking principles to reframe ideas, align life and work views, and discover what energizes you. Gain strategies for building a well-lived, joyful life through proven tools used by innovative companies.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Forgiveness and Repairing Relationships

Explore forgiveness and relationship repair with Rev. Fitzgerald, part of Stanford's "Sacred Conversations as We Age" series. Learn nurturing practices for spiritual and emotional growth in later life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Deep Teaching Solutions

Apprendre comment apprendre (ACA) : Des outils mentaux puissants qui vous aideront à maîtriser des sujets difficiles

463 reviews

Découvrez des techniques efficaces pour maîtriser des sujets complexes, surmonter les défis d'apprentissage et libérer votre potentiel grâce à des méthodes éprouvées et des outils mentaux puissants.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)