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      Packt

      Foundations of NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Auditing

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Scenario and Root Cause Analysis with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Generative AI, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Scenario Testing, Strategic Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Strategic Planning, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Neural Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, Generative AI, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Network Architecture, Linear Algebra, Markov Model

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      La Economía Circular: ¿un mito o una posibilidad?

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Management Systems, Thermal Management, Environmental Policy, Product Lifecycle Management, Analysis, Resource Utilization

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      H2O.ai

      H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 1

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing

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      Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Elevate Team Productivity with Crew AI

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, AI Product Strategy, Team Management, Generative AI Agents, Productivity Software, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Solution Design, Decision Making, Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Customer Service, System Design and Implementation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      الشبكات العصبية والتعلم العميق

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Network Architecture, Supervised Learning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Geospatial Information Technology Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Database Management, ArcGIS, Global Positioning Systems, Decision Support Systems, Data Modeling, Open Source Technology, Web Applications, Mobile Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Program Finance and Investment

      Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Procurement, Cost Management, Return On Investment, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Project Estimation, Microsoft 365, Project Finance, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Problem Solving

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Sustainability Leadership Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Sustainable Business, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Business Ethics, Professional Development, Change Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Complex Problem Solving, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Communication

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Information Systems Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Web Applications, Software Development Life Cycle, Case Studies, Data Modeling, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Business Risk Management, Python Programming, User Centered Design, Software Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment

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      Rating, 2.4 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create surveys with Qualtrics

      Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Business Research, Customer Data Management, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Foundations of NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks: Packt
    • Scenario and Root Cause Analysis with Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Foundations of Neural Networks: Johns Hopkins University
    • La Economía Circular: ¿un mito o una posibilidad?: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 1: H2O.ai
    • Elevate Team Productivity with Crew AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • الشبكات العصبية والتعلم العميق: DeepLearning.AI
    • Geospatial Information Technology Essentials: L&T EduTech
    • Program Finance and Investment: Microsoft
    • Sustainability Leadership Development: University of Michigan

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