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      University of Copenhagen

      The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), International Relations, Environmental Policy, Economics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Information Privacy, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Ideation, Innovation, Problem Solving, Architectural Design, Design Thinking, Culture, Artificial Intelligence, Liberal Arts, Game Design, Entrepreneurship, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Marketing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mathematical Modeling, Debugging, Data Structures, Combinatorics, Development Testing, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Animation and Game Design, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Interactive Design, Python Programming, Theoretical Computer Science

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies

      Skills you'll gain: Business Metrics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Business Process Improvement, Performance Measurement, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Business Process, Cash Flows, Business Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Financial Services, Competitive Analysis, E-Commerce, Decision Making, SQL

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Sequences, Time Series and Prediction

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Machine Learning

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Agile Meets Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Design Thinking, User Research, Agile Software Development, Product Improvement, Persona Development, User Centered Design, Innovation, Storytelling, Software Development, Product Management, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Defining Strategic Business Leadership - SBL 1

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Immersify

      Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Experience, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Treatment, Patient Safety, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Professionalism, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Software Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Application Deployment, Behavior-Driven Development, Release Management, Test Planning, System Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Quality Assurance, CI/CD, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Analysis, Risk Management, Software Systems, Systems Thinking, Data Validation, Product Lifecycle Management, Data Modeling, Business Process Automation, Process Flow Diagrams, Digital Transformation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future: University of Copenhagen
    • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
    • Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
    • Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines: University of Pennsylvania
    • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University
    • Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies: Duke University
    • Sequences, Time Series and Prediction: DeepLearning.AI
    • Agile Meets Design Thinking: University of Virginia
    • Defining Strategic Business Leadership - SBL 1: University of Glasgow
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2: Northeastern University

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