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    Understand motivation theories for improving personal and professional performance. Learn techniques to inspire and sustain motivation.

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    • University of Rochester

      Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Culture, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Human Development, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Relationship Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      510 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Colorado System

      Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Goal Setting, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Creativity, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Overcoming Obstacles, Culture, Lifelong Learning, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • University of Michigan

      Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Employee Engagement, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Goal Setting, Visionary, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Constructive Feedback, Performance Appraisal, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Case Western Reserve University

      Inspired Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Leadership Development, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Empowerment, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Active Listening, Personal Development, Drive Engagement, Professional Development, Leadership and Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • University of Colorado System

      How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Creativity, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Resilience, Lifelong Learning, Curiosity, Innovation, Willingness To Learn, Courage, Mindfulness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • IESE Business School

      Organizational Behavior: How to Manage People

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, People Management, Team Management, Team Building, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Behavior Management, Leadership, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Pennsylvania

      Success

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Strong Work Ethic, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Needs Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Behavior Management, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      336 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Macquarie University

      Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Become a meaning maker

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      821 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Pennsylvania

      Achieving Personal and Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Creative Thinking, ChatGPT, Learning Strategies, Cognitive flexibility, Curiosity, Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Generative AI, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Artificial Neural Networks, Technical Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      484 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of London

      The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Conflict Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Leadership, Decision Making, Team Motivation, Compensation Management, Recruitment, Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular motivation courses

    • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness: University of Rochester
    • Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience: University of Colorado System
    • Inspiring and Motivating Individuals: University of Michigan
    • Inspired Leadership: Case Western Reserve University
    • How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success: University of Colorado System
    • Organizational Behavior: How to Manage People: IESE Business School
    • Success: University of Pennsylvania
    • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Become a meaning maker: Macquarie University
    • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania

    Frequently Asked Questions about Motivation

    Motivation is the drive to pursue goals and take action. But motivation also refers to the general reasons people have for acting in the ways that they do and making meaning in their lives. So, you can also think of it as your overall willingness to do something or your desire to change something — and the feeling of being ready to make those changes. When you make a decision, motivation is what propels you to act on it. It’s an important concept in human behavior and psychology, and learning more about the fundamentals of motivation helps you foster a deeper understanding of yourself and others.‎

    While being motivated can improve our lives because it helps us achieve what we want, understanding motivation gives us insight into the steps we can take to boost our motivation and use it to change outcomes for ourselves. It’s in our nature as people to want more — and to actively strive for and pursue it. Whether you’re looking to improve your ability to set and reach goals, foster new talents, engage in creative problem solving or gain skills, applying motivational science can make you more effective in accomplishing your objective. You’ll have a better understanding of the steps it takes to get there — a clearer path to success.‎

    Motivation is a tool you can call on any time, whether you need to reach a critical deadline, manage a project or earn a promotion. But it goes far beyond its designation as a practical tool. An understanding of motivation can be essential in just about any career you envision yourself enjoying. Want to teach motivation or inspire others in addition to putting it into practice in your own life? A career in counseling or life coaching can put you face to face with others whom you can guide to new heights in personal growth, helping them learn how to set and reach goals. But realizing progress isn’t the only great way to apply motivation in your career. Working with kids as a teacher or coach or in another position of youth support means you can influence new generations in positive ways by teaching them motivation skills they’ll develop and draw from throughout their lives. Motivation is useful everywhere, and that’s why you have virtually endless possibilities to apply it anywhere.‎

    When you take our motivation courses online, you’ll learn how to make the choices that lead to more motivation. You’ll have the opportunity to take empowering classes that help you engage in creative problem solving and learn techniques you can apply in your own life or as an element of motivational leadership in your career. And you’ll be able to do all of this from the convenience and comfort of home on your own schedule — which leaves plenty of time for practicing your new (or newly reinforced) motivation skills throughout your daily life. Motivation isn’t just something inherent you wake up with one day that propels you to get to work. It’s a learnable (and teachable) skill that you can apply whenever you need to.‎

    Online Motivation courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Motivation skills. Choose from a wide range of Motivation courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Motivation, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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