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      Arizona State University

      Putting it All Together: Problem-Solve Like an Entrepreneur

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Product Improvement, Technology Solutions, Customer Analysis, Solution Design, Customer Insights, Brainstorming, Market Opportunities, Market Research, User Feedback, Business Modeling, Presentations

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Unstructured Data, NumPy, Matplotlib, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Regression Analysis, Performance Tuning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      What is Procure to Pay

      Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Process Improvement, Accounts Payable, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Cost Management, Compliance Management, Automation

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

      Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      IIBA® Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Change Requests, Solution Delivery, Business Process, Process Analysis, Business Strategies, Project Management, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Enterprise Architecture, Root Cause Analysis, Verification And Validation

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      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      BCG

      La transformation numérique

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Process Automation, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Business Economics, Innovation, Leadership, Communication

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      Imperial College London

      Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Case Studies, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

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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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Physics of Light and Materials

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      University of Geneva

      Introduction to Political Citizenship

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Studies, Social Justice, Community Development, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Sociology, Student Engagement

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      Rating, 4.8 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

    • Putting it All Together: Problem-Solve Like an Entrepreneur: Arizona State University
    • Machine Learning: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • What is Procure to Pay: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Elevate Team Productivity with Crew AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego
    • IIBA® Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) Exam Prep: Starweaver
    • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy: University of California San Diego
    • La transformation numérique: BCG
    • Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings: Imperial College London
    • Program Finance and Investment: Microsoft

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