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    Master design thinking for creative problem-solving and innovation. Learn to empathize, ideate, prototype, and test solutions for user-centered design.

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      Macquarie University

      Strategising: Management for Global Competitive Advantage

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Supply Chain, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Planning, Business Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Customer Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Strategic Sourcing, Corporate Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Competitive Analysis, Sustainable Development, Digital Transformation, Innovation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Landscape Photography

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storytelling, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Creativity, Image Quality, Planning, Research, Creative Thinking, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics, Critical Thinking, Data Import/Export

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Physics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Midjourney: Generative AI for Creatives

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, ChatGPT, Creative Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      De-Mystifying Mindfulness

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Social Justice, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management, Critical Thinking, Trauma Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Software Quality Assurance

      Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Software Documentation, Functional Testing, Software Testing, Acceptance Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Test Case, Maintainability, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Software Design, System Testing, Integration Testing, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Regression Testing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      GenAI for Software Developers

      Skills you'll gain: API Design, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Software Architecture, Code Review, Unit Testing, LLM Application, Software Design, Database Design, Debugging, Software Development, Application Development, Application Design, Python Programming, Application Performance Management, Automation, Version Control, Java Programming

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Gender Analytics Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Storytelling, Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Quantitative Research, Strategic Communication, Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion, Qualitative Research, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Universitat Politècnica de València

      Introducción a SQL y bases de datos relacionales

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Data Manipulation

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      University of London

      Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, 3D Modeling, Animations, Application Design, Display Devices, Ideation, Usability Testing

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      The University of Hong Kong

      University Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Teaching, Syllabus Development, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Strategising: Management for Global Competitive Advantage: Macquarie University
    • Landscape Photography: Skillshare
    • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science: The University of Edinburgh
    • Midjourney: Generative AI for Creatives: Skillshare
    • De-Mystifying Mindfulness: Universiteit Leiden
    • Introduction to Software Quality Assurance: Board Infinity
    • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 3: Pearson
    • GenAI for Software Developers: SkillUp
    • Gender Analytics Capstone Project: University of Toronto
    • Introducción a SQL y bases de datos relacionales: Universitat Politècnica de València

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