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      The State University of New York

      Digital Information Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Content, Information Management, Digital Communications, Peer Review, Communication, Data Ethics, Design Thinking

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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Herramientas de la Economía Circular

      Skills you'll gain: Resource Utilization, Economic Development, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Waste Minimization, Environmental Management Systems, Project Design, Proposal Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cost Benefit Analysis, Innovation, Presentations, Operational Efficiency

      4.8
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Strategies for Social Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Return On Investment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Initiative and Leadership, Business Priorities, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Community Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Investment Management

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Software, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model, Machine Learning, Financial Market, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      241 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Technology Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Product Development, Customer Insights, Organizational Strategy, Service Design, Technology Roadmaps, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Product Management, Team Leadership, Customer Analysis

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Siemens

      Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Analysis, Systems Integration, Simulations, Solution Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Verification And Validation, Cloud Computing

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Team Building, Knowledge Transfer, Innovation, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Decision Making, Culture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École normale supérieure

      Approximation Algorithms Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Solution Design, Probability

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, E-Commerce, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Process, Digital Assets, Commercial Laws, Legal Strategy, Commercialization, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, New Product Development, Lawsuits

      4.8
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      886 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Diplomatic Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, Negotiation, International Relations, Economics, Digital Communications, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Public Relations, Virtual Teams, Media and Communications, Social Media, Crisis Management

      Build toward a degree

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Emerging Technology, Disruption, and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Decision Making, Technology Strategies, Business Transformation, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Data Ethics, Storytelling, Probability, Scenario Testing

      Build toward a degree

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

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      University of London

      International Business Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, International Finance, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business, Product Lifecycle Management, Organizational Strategy, Product Management, Growth Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Culture

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

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

    • Digital Information Literacy: The State University of New York
    • Herramientas de la Economía Circular: Universidad de los Andes
    • Business Strategies for Social Impact: University of Pennsylvania
    • Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
    • Strategic Technology Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering: Siemens
    • Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning: University of Pennsylvania
    • Approximation Algorithms Part I: École normale supérieure
    • Protecting Business Innovation: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Diplomatic Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University

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