Personal Development Courses
Personal growth is sold here rather than job training, in courses on mindset, habits, relationships, spirituality, meditation and life skills. Subscription platforms such as Mindvalley and GrowthDay bundle programs by well-known teachers, publishers in the Hay House U kind extend a book and audio catalog into courses, meditation schools such as Mindworks teach one practice in depth, and faith-based institutes run study programs. Coach training schools appear too, where they sell courses to the public. The honest criteria are the teacher's background and approach rather than promised transformations, whether the format suits a daily habit, refund terms, and whether a subscription keeps delivering after the first program.
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Personal growth membership with 110+ programs across six Pathways, from meditation and relationships to scaling a business, taught in daily 20-minute lessons by named teachers.
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The publisher Hay House's own course site, with on-demand video courses on spirituality, healing, astrology, health and personal growth from a long roster of named experts
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Spiritual teaching publisher selling online courses, in-depth programs, a meditation teacher certification and the Sounds True One membership, taught by well-known meditation and spiritual teachers.
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Personal and professional development company behind the three-day Landmark Forum, with advanced courses, seminar series, coaching, a subscription option and in-house programs for organizations
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Online course school with 1,000+ CPD-accredited courses in wellbeing, therapy, coaching and hobbies, sold singly or through a £16-a-month Grow membership, plus free kids' courses.
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Brendon Burchard's personal development subscription app, pairing a daily streak routine with live seminars, a library of classes and courses, and an AI life coach
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Shirzad Chamine's seven-week PQ Program for mental fitness, taught through weekly video sessions and daily app practice, sold to individuals, teams, organizations and coaches.
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Wellness membership with 170+ video courses by well-known teachers in personal growth, health, yoga, meditation and social impact, plus live classes and a 14-day trial.
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Nonprofit online meditation school with four multi-level Journeys in mindfulness and Buddhist practice, short daily courses, a free first course, and Zoom instruction for members.
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Coach training school whose ICF-accredited Coach Training Program runs as three live modules, in person or virtual, leading to CPC and ELI-MP certifications plus niche options
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Experiential coach training and leadership courses taught live by two practitioners, from a one-day Foundations course to the CPCC certification, online or hybrid.
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On-demand parenting classes from pregnancy through the toddler years, with courses on childbirth, infant CPR, sleep and solids plus weekly live group sessions with certified experts.
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Online store of personal development certificate courses, from stress and anger management to emotional intelligence and job search skills, each sold individually with lifetime access
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Edinburgh organization teaching a four-level mindfulness, compassion, insight and wisdom pathway online and in person, with free weekday Zoom meditations and teacher training.
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Online life coach training school with a five-stage roadmap, a $197 Professional Life Coach Certification, 60+ niche certifications and coaching business courses in one membership.
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Subscription academy with 64+ IPHM-accredited online courses in holistic wellness, alternative therapies, coaching and personal development, all included for one monthly fee.
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Personal growth site offering free email courses of bite-sized lessons, from anxiety management to finding your purpose, plus self-help tools, coaching matches and newsletters
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UKCPD
NewUK training college, running since 1998, that teaches coaching, NLP, ILM leadership and personal development courses online with tutor support and professionally accredited qualifications.
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Donation-supported Christian correspondence school with free self-paced Bible and ministry courses, low-cost degrees and ordination paths through the Christian Leaders Alliance.
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Subscription school of 60+ on-demand courses on the Bible in its Jewish context, with roundtables, podcasts, a weekly magazine and a certificate in Jewish context and culture
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Online Christian ministry courses run as small asynchronous groups, with Lay Servant, Certified Lay Ministry and Wesley Academy tracks and CEUs on every course.
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Free online Bible courses with a personal mentor, from Bible Basics and The Life of Jesus to a mentored pastor training, offered by a Dutch church and GlobalRize
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Free Islamic studies courses from Dubai's Dar Al Ber Society, studied at your own pace on the website or Telegram, with quizzes and participation certificates.
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Perth-based registered training organization with a library of $49 self-paced online courses for staff, plus childcare, aged care, retail and hospitality qualifications and traineeships.
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German-language on-demand courses in systemic counseling, coaching and therapy from BSG, with IHK and SCGD certificates on its certificate programs and a free test module per course
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Romanian-language platform of recorded video masterclasses in personal development, health, spirituality, beauty and business, sold per course with lifetime access and a 30-day guarantee
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay a monthly subscription to access these courses?
Not necessarily. While many platforms use a subscription model for their libraries, some offer individual courses for purchase with lifetime access or provide free courses through religious or community organizations. You can choose between membership bundles or paying for specific subjects one by one.
Can I get professional accreditation or certificates for the courses?
Yes, several options provide formal recognition. You'll find platforms offering CPD-accredited wellbeing courses, IPHM-accredited holistic wellness programs, and specific certifications for coaching and systemic counseling. Some religious institutions also offer CEUs or paths toward ordination.
Are there options available if I want to study a specific religion?
Yes, there are specialized providers for various faiths. You can find free Islamic studies through Dar Al Ber E-Learning, Bible-focused courses through Biblword or the Christian Leaders Institute, and ministry-specific tracks through BeADisciple.
Can I learn at my own pace or do I need to join live sessions?
The options vary depending on the provider. Many platforms offer on-demand video libraries and self-paced study, but others feature live classes, experiential training, or small asynchronous groups. You'll need to check if a specific program requires real-time participation.