Free self-management courses, rated

6 courses, 3 free anywhere in the world, 0 free only in Australia, checked 29 September 2026. 6 courses on self-management from 5 providers. The highest rated is Succeed with learning from The Open University at 4.2 out of 5.

Courses on managing yourself at work: time, focus, resilience and learning how you learn best.

Top pick
Succeed with learningThe Open University4.2

An eight week Open University course that helps adults see how they already learn every day and build the habits to keep learning.

Free24 hours

Top 5 compared

CourseOur ratingCostTimeCredential
Succeed with learning4.2 / 5Free24 hoursdigital badge and statement of participation (free)
Personal Productivity3.9 / 5Free15 minutesdigital badge (free)
Work Smarter, Not Harder3.5 / 5Free, eligibility limits10 hoursshareable certificate (paid) (paid (price not shown on public page))
Understanding management: self-management3.5 / 5Free5 hoursstatement of participation (free)
Build personal resilience3.5 / 5Free, eligibility limits18 hoursshareable certificate (paid) (paid (price not shown on public page))

All 6 courses

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  • The Open University

    Succeed with learning

    4.2
    Cost
    Free
    Time
    24 hours
    Credential
    digital badge and statement of participation (free)
    FreeFree badge24 CPD pointsAbout 24 hours

    An eight week Open University course that helps adults see how they already learn every day and build the habits to keep learning. It ends with a personal learning action plan.

  • Salesforce Trailhead

    Personal Productivity

    3.9
    Cost
    Free
    Time
    15 minutes
    Credential
    digital badge (free)
    FreeFree badge15 minutesNo Salesforce knowledge needed

    A 15 minute Trailhead badge with quick, usable habits for managing your time, calendar and inbox at work. It helps busy workers who want a fast reset on how they plan the day and keep on top of commitments.

  • University of California, Irvine

    Work Smarter, Not Harder

    3.5
    Cost
    Free, eligibility limits
    Time
    10 hours
    Credential
    shareable certificate (paid) (paid (price not shown on public page))
    Free to auditUniversity courseBeginnerAbout 10 hours

    A short, practical course on planning your time, setting priorities, delegating and protecting your focus at work. It suits anyone who feels stretched by their workload and wants a simple system for getting the right things done on time.

  • The Open University

    Understanding management: self-management

    3.5
    Cost
    Free
    Time
    5 hours
    Credential
    statement of participation (free)
    FreeFree statement of participation5 hoursOpen University

    A short Open University course on managing your own work: using resources well, making decisions about tasks and managing the time you have. It helps people who want a more deliberate, reliable way of organising their workload.

  • Macquarie University

    Build personal resilience

    3.5
    Cost
    Free, eligibility limits
    Time
    18 hours
    Credential
    shareable certificate (paid) (paid (price not shown on public page))
    Free to auditAustralian universityAbout 18 hoursRated 4.8

    An Australian university course on understanding work stress, building your capacity to cope with it, and managing yourself through values, goals, time and personal organisation. It is written for managers and leaders, and suits any professional who wants practical ways to stay steady under pressure.

  • University of California, Davis

    Adaptability and Resiliency

    3.5
    Cost
    Free, eligibility limits
    Time
    10 hours
    Credential
    shareable certificate (paid) (paid (price not shown on public page))
    Free to auditUniversity courseBeginnerAbout 10 hours

    A short workplace course on adapting to change and bouncing back from setbacks, built around self-awareness and a personal action plan. It helps workers whose roles, tools or teams are changing and who want a practical plan for handling it.

Questions

How many free self-management courses are there?
3 of the 6 self-management courses we rate are fully free, as at our last check.
Which is the quickest?
Personal Productivity from Salesforce Trailhead, at about 15 minutes.
Which gives a free certificate?
3 courses give a free certificate. The highest rated are Succeed with learning, Personal Productivity, Understanding management: self-management.

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