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    Develop algorithmic thinking to approach and solve problems systematically. Learn to design efficient algorithms and analyze their complexity.

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      University of Washington

      Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Non-Verbal Communication, Planning

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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Fundamentals of UI/UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Design Thinking, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Wireframing, Usability Testing, User Research, Prototyping

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      364 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Through Social Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavior Management, Negotiation, Social Skills, Drive Engagement, Consumer Behaviour

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      GPU Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, C and C++, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), System Programming, Distributed Computing, Deep Learning, Linear Algebra, Image Analysis, Performance Tuning, Program Development, Numerical Analysis, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Computer Hardware, Data Structures, Python Programming, Hardware Architecture, Machine Learning

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      2.7
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      165 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Using Public Policy for Social Change

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Policy Development, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Research, Social Sciences, Research Methodologies, Public Administration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Software Development, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      651 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      I/O-efficient algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Database Theory, Graph Theory

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Information Privacy, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence

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

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      Lund University

      Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Political Sciences, Governance

      4.7
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      295 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Computer Vision, Simulations, Data Structures, Spatial Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Balance Sheet, Risk Mitigation, Income Statement, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Inventory Management System, Capital Budgeting, Working Capital, Risk Analysis, Business Metrics, Risk Management, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Decision-Making

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
    • Fundamentals of UI/UX Design: Microsoft
    • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University
    • GPU Programming: Johns Hopkins University
    • Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
    • AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning : IBM
    • I/O-efficient algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
    • Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges: Lund University

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