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      University of Amsterdam

      The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Systems Thinking

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Deep Learning, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Generative AI, Linear Algebra, Data Transformation, Probability Distribution

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Creatividad computacional

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Musical Composition, Art History, Music History

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

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      Dartmouth College

      The Basics of Libertarian Free Will

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Psychology, Research, Science and Research

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Estrategia de IT centrada en el cliente

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, IT Management, Agile Methodology, Process Design, Customer experience strategy (CX), Stakeholder Engagement, Solution Design, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Lean Methodologies, Performance Measurement, Sales

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      IA Para Todos (Português)

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Data Modeling, Business Transformation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: AI in Production

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, IBM Cloud, Continuous Deployment, Microservices, User Feedback, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Continuous Monitoring, Data Science, Python Programming

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      Intel

      An Introduction to Practical Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Scalability, Reinforcement Learning, Network Architecture, Performance Tuning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

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      Microsoft

      Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Processing, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Application Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      China Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Physics, Research, Data Collection, Chemistry

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      SAP

      Requirements Gathering and Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Verification And Validation, Project Documentation, Functional Specification, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Process Mapping, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance: University of Amsterdam
    • Introduction to Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Creatividad computacional: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • The Basics of Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
    • Estrategia de IT centrada en el cliente: University of Virginia
    • IA Para Todos (Português): DeepLearning.AI
    • AI Workflow: AI in Production: IBM
    • An Introduction to Practical Deep Learning: Intel
    • Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • China Strategy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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