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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement

      Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Data Quality, Asset Management, Information Management, Management Information Systems, Information Privacy, Information Architecture, Data Governance, Intellectual Property, Organizational Structure, Enterprise Architecture, Informatics, Business Metrics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Innovation, Data Analysis, Accounting, Big Data

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Deploying Machine Learning Models

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Python Programming

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

      Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, FinTech, Case Studies, Professional Networking, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Financial Regulation, Fundraising, Intellectual Property

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

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      Arizona State University

      What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Design Thinking, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Product Development, Solution Design, Customer Insights

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Industrial Engineering, Case Studies, Software Development Life Cycle, Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Data Literacy, Scenario Testing, Open Source Technology

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Systems Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Analysis, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Computer Programming

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Product Development, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Business Planning, Business Solutions, Presentations, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Geneva

      Cultures et pédagogies

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Cultural Sensitivity, Education and Training, Adult Education, Culture, Sustainable Development, Human Learning, Higher Education, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Storage Technologies, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Arithmetic

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, UI/UX Research, Brainstorming, Innovation, Design Thinking, User Research, Generative AI, Competitive Analysis, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Persona (User Experience), Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Collection, Data Synthesis, Critical Thinking

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

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

    • Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Deploying Machine Learning Models: University of California San Diego
    • Planning for Climate Change in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
    • Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
    • What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?: Arizona State University
    • Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition: Politecnico di Milano
    • Introduction to Systems Analysis: IBM
    • Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Cultures et pédagogies: University of Geneva

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