Self Improvement Courses and Certifications

University System of Maryland;  University of Maryland

Let’s Get Emotional: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence!

10 reviews

Effective leaders have high self-awareness and emotional intelligence. This course will help you understand emotions -- our secondary and overlooked intelligence system -- and emotional intelligence. build your emotional vocabulary and emotional intellig…

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

Bienestar para el desarrollo personal y profesional

17 reviews

Aprende sobre las herramientas y canales que te llevarán a un balance en tu vida, para un mejor desarrollo personal y profesional, logrando conseguir un estado de bienestar integral.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Critical Thinking at University: An Introduction

151 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

Managing Happiness

127 ratings at edX

Harvard's 6-week course explores the science of happiness, offering strategies for a more purposeful life. Led by Prof. Arthur Brooks, it combines psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Odyssey Planning

Explore your curiosities and design your ideal life with Stanford University's 4-week course on creating 'Odyssey Plans', requiring 1-3 hours weekly commitment.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Your Body in the World: Adapting to Your Next Big Adventure

Explore your body's adaptability to environmental stressors with Stanford University's 6-week course. Learn about physiology through engaging stories, top scientists' insights, and firsthand experiences.

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

Deep Teaching Solutions

Aprendiendo a aprender: Poderosas herramientas mentales con las que podrás dominar temas difíciles (Learning How to Learn)

9 reviews

Master difficult subjects with Deep Teaching Solutions' 4-week course, offering powerful learning techniques used by experts in various disciplines. Overcome procrastination and enhance memory.

• Coursera
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

5 reviews

Explore the intersection of science, philosophy, and practice in finding life's purpose with this 4-week course from the University of Michigan. Includes access to the Purposeful App.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good

1 review

Explore the science of generosity with the University of Pennsylvania's 4-week course. Learn about giving behaviors, create a giving plan, and enhance your well-being.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders

15 ratings at Coursera

Explore the concept of purpose at work in this 3-week course by the University of Michigan. Learn how to find your purpose, create purposeful work, and lead with purpose.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Achieving Personal and Professional Success

Based on four of the most popular courses taught at the Wharton School, Achieving Personal and Professional Success is designed to introduce the tools and techniques for defining and achieving success at home and at work.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

The Science of Generosity: Do Good…Feel Good

Explore how generosity can increase your own happiness and make a difference in the communities around you.

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

Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

1225 ratings at Coursera

Learn to solve complex problems using computational thinking in this 5-week course by the University of Michigan. No prior programming knowledge needed. Includes real-world examples and a project.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Brilliant, Passionate You

252 ratings at Coursera

Explore self-improvement with University of Michigan's 6-week course. Learn to define success, maintain health, navigate risks, and find your purpose through storytelling techniques.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)