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    University of Michigan

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

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Compassion, Lifelong Learning, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Human Development, Neurology, Decision Making, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Artificial Intelligence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAE Institute México

    Bulletproof 1. Accepting rejection

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Growth Mindedness, Courage, Persistence, Personal Development, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Positivity, Cognitive flexibility, Composure, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Student Success: Foundations of Self-Management

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Cooperation, Persistence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Positive Behavior Support, Goal Setting, Resilience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychology, Social Skills, Mindfulness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Cyber Attack Countermeasures

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    708 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Handling Security Incidents Across Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Wireless Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Tactfulness, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Brilliant, Passionate You

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Community Development, Positivity, Empathy, Relationship Building, Goal Setting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self: (Re)Claiming our Voices

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Storytelling, Social Skills, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Information Systems Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most: University of Michigan
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Bulletproof 1. Accepting rejection: SAE Institute México
  • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt
  • Student Success: Foundations of Self-Management: The State University of New York
  • The Science of Well-Being: Yale University
  • Cyber Attack Countermeasures: New York University
  • Handling Security Incidents Across Domains: Packt
  • كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Brilliant, Passionate You: University of Michigan

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