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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Software, Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, 3D Assets, Hardware Troubleshooting, Conceptual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Emerging Technologies, Industrial Design, Digital Design, Mechanical Design, Computer Graphics, Computer-Aided Design, Graphical Tools, Control Systems, Product Design, Prototyping

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Google Gemini, Generative AI, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Problem Solving, Planning, Communication

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

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      Google Cloud

      Modern Security Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, DevOps, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Site Reliability Engineering, Digital Transformation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Critical Thinking

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Azure Active Directory, Network Security, Computer Systems, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, Encryption, Cybersecurity, System Testing, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Authentications, Active Directory, Operating Systems, Data Management, Computer Security Incident Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Innovation, Creativity, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Design, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Peer Review, Ideation, Design Strategies, Product Design, Curiosity, User Experience Design, Customer experience improvement, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Cognitive flexibility, Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Foundations of Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Value Propositions

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Community Development, Governance, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Politècnica de València

      Introduction to interdisciplinary sustainable architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Systems Thinking, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Systems, Architectural Design, Sustainable Design, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environment and Resource Management, Materials science, Thermal Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Stay Ahead of the AI Curve

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Responsible AI, Innovation, Generative AI, Organizational Strategy, Analysis

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Digital Leader Training

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Digital Transformation, Data Governance, Cloud Services, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Strategy, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Solutions, Real Time Data, Business Transformation, Data Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Data Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Xbox

      Market Research and Competitive Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Target Market, Market Opportunities, User Research, Product Strategy, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Innovation, Critical Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Accelerate Your Job Search with AI: Google
    • Modern Security Operations: Google Cloud
    • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst: Microsoft
    • Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas: Arizona State University
    • Foundations of Business Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Introduction to interdisciplinary sustainable architecture: Universitat Politècnica de València
    • Stay Ahead of the AI Curve: Google
    • Introduction to Programming with Python and Java: University of Pennsylvania

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