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      DeepLearning.AI

      Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Software Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Behavior-Driven Development, Risk Management, Release Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Deployment, Stakeholder Management, Data Validation, Software Testing, CI/CD, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Software Systems, Product Lifecycle Management, Systems Thinking, Data Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Program Development, Network Model, Bioinformatics, Operations Research, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Programming Principles, File Systems, Computer Programming, Epidemiology, Social Network Analysis, Software Testing, Debugging

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for Law

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Legal Technology, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Legal Strategy, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Productivity Software

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cambridge

      User experience design

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Storytelling, Design, User Centered Design, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Public Speaking, Design Research, Usability Testing, Empathy, Creativity, Collaboration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Research, Human Centered Design, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Design Strategies, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment)

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Resilience, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cognitive flexibility, Ancient History, Adaptability, World History, Critical Thinking

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

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      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Concision, Project Risk Management, Editing, Decision Making, Project Controls, Change Control, Grammar, Project Management, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Probability Distribution

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      The State University of New York

      Advanced Information Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Intellectual Property, Planning, Document Management, Communication, Journals, Style Guides

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular critical thinking courses

    • Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization: DeepLearning.AI
    • Software Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance Strategies : IBM
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego
    • Algorithms: Stanford University
    • Prompt Engineering for Law: Vanderbilt University
    • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
    • User experience design: University of Cambridge
    • Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • 莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment): National Taiwan University
    • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development: University of California, Irvine

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