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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Taking Meeting Minutes, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Brainstorming, Meeting Facilitation, Technical Documentation, Report Writing, Team Oriented, Document Control, Communication Strategies

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Jupyter, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Project Management and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Communication Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Product Roadmaps, Scheduling, Project Planning, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Systems Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Basic Electrical Systems

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Strategy & Economic Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics, Economics, Market Trend, Global Marketing, Strategic Decision-Making, Price Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Product Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Adaptability

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Biochemistry, Legal Proceedings, Pharmacology, Sports Medicine, Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Determinants Of Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      367 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Fundamentals of Technology Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sales Process, Sales Presentation, Technical Sales, Sales, Sales Development, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Solution Sales Engineering, Prospecting and Qualification, Emerging Technologies, Outside Sales, Inside Sales, Needs Assessment, Consultative Approaches, Negotiation, Overcoming Objections, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Through Design Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Storyboarding, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Qualitative Research, Empathy

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Fake News Detection with Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The State University of New York

      Basic Information Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Planning, Data Ethics, Information Management, Research, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Supply Chain Digitization: Strategy and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Transportation Management, Digital Transformation, Logistics Management, Logistics, Business Technologies, Inventory and Warehousing, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Order Fulfillment, Warehouse Management, Warehouse Operations, Process Optimization, Strategic Thinking, Internet Of Things, Blockchain

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Consulting Tools and Tips

      Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Business Research, Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Data Modeling, Supply Chain, Interviewing Skills, Trend Analysis, Business Strategy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      365 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success: Vanderbilt University
    • Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis: IBM
    • Project Management and Planning: Johns Hopkins University
    • Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Strategy & Economic Analysis: Illinois Tech
    • Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences: University of Lausanne
    • Fundamentals of Technology Sales: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Leadership Through Design Innovation: Northwestern University
    • Fake News Detection with Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network
    • Basic Information Literacy: The State University of New York

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