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      Emory University

      Mastering Business Essentials: Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Business, Market Dynamics, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Logistics Management, Business Economics, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Value Propositions, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Нейронные сети и глубокое обучение

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Network Architecture, Linear Algebra, Calculus

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Resilience Engineering and Leadership in Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Disaster Recovery, Leadership, Threat Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Resilience, Change Management, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Communication Strategies, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Emergency Response, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Development

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Leadership Development, Collaboration, Team Building, Relationship Building, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Empathy, Behavior Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Capstone Value Creation through Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Planning, Business Strategies, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, Technology Strategies, Value Propositions, Emerging Technologies, Analysis

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      Exploratorium

      Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Creativity, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Innovation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Building Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Stormwater Management, Environmental Policy, Water Sustainability, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Civil Engineering, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Environmental Resource Management, Public Affairs, Fire And Life Safety

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      University of Virginia

      혁신을 위한 디자인 씽킹

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Storytelling, Brainstorming, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Peer Review, Presentations, Human Centered Design, Data Visualization, A/B Testing, Collaboration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Business Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Operations Management, Financial Analysis, Selling Techniques, Business, Sales, Balance Sheet, Sales Process, Business Management, Marketing, Logistics, Economics, Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Criatividade e Inovação Organizacional

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business Transformation, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Organizational Change, Operational Excellence, Technology Strategies, New Product Development, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Value Propositions, Business Process Automation, Process Improvement

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      Duke University

      How to Prioritize ESG Initiatives

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Professional Networking

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Análise de Dados para Workforce Management

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Management, People Analytics, Big Data, HR Tech, Workforce Planning, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Human Resource Strategy, Deep Learning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Digital Transformation, Human Resources, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Modeling, R Programming, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning

      4.3
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Mastering Business Essentials: Introduction: Emory University
    • Нейронные сети и глубокое обучение: DeepLearning.AI
    • Resilience Engineering and Leadership in Crisis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Capstone Value Creation through Innovation: EIT Digital
    • Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms: Exploratorium
    • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 혁신을 위한 디자인 씽킹: University of Virginia
    • Fundamentals of Business Management : Board Infinity
    • Criatividade e Inovação Organizacional: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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