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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    488 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Creativity, Technology Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    525 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Systems Thinking, Human Learning, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Analysis, Psychology, Digital Transformation, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    384 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Scandinavian Film and Television

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Media, Art History, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, European History, World History, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    603 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Introducción a la gestión de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Coordination, Project Implementation, Leadership and Management, Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    638 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Design, Prototyping, Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    867 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    454 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Organization Planning and Development for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Organizational Development, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Strategy, Quality Management, Benchmarking, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Return On Investment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    513 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    433 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Economics of Health Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Managed Care, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Medicare, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospice

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    695 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Interpersonal Communications, Systems Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Photography Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Image Quality, Creativity, Content Creation, Storytelling, Writing, Design Elements And Principles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    574 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music theory courses

  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference: Stanford University
  • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan
  • L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité: ESSEC Business School
  • Scandinavian Film and Television: University of Copenhagen
  • Introducción a la gestión de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership: Imperial College London
  • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Organization Planning and Development for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender: The University of Melbourne
  • The Economics of Health Care Delivery: University of Pennsylvania

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