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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT Meal Planning: Effortlessly Plan and Cook with AI

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Cooking, Calendar Management, Generative AI, Planning, Creative Thinking, Prompt Engineering, Time Management, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      离散数学

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Network Model, Applied Mathematics, Computer Networking, Network Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Probability

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Conduct a 5 Whys Analysis in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Root Cause Analysis, Collaborative Software, Business Analysis, Problem Management, Process Analysis, Design Thinking, Business Process Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Cryptography and Hashing Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Authentications, FinTech, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, X-Ray Computed Tomography

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Columbia University

      Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Markov Model, Deep Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Simulations, Probability & Statistics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Deep Learning for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Health Informatics, Generative AI, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Graph Theory, Computer Vision, Network Analysis, Machine Learning Software, Unsupervised Learning, Big Data

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Waste Minimization, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Failure Analysis, Physical Science, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Agile Project Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Performance Tuning

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      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Science and Technology of China

      快速学习

      Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Quick Learning, Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Productivity, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Information Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ChatGPT Meal Planning: Effortlessly Plan and Cook with AI: Vanderbilt University
    • 离散数学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Conduct a 5 Whys Analysis in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Cryptography and Hashing Overview: University of California, Irvine
    • Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice: University of Minnesota
    • Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch: Coursera Project Network
    • Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning: Columbia University
    • Deep Learning for Healthcare: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University

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