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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building Trust: Ethics for AI-powered Chatbots

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Informed Consent, Personally Identifiable Information, Accountability, Generative AI Agents, Data Governance, Data Collection, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership in the Family Business

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Organizational Structure, Business Continuity, Entrepreneurship, Conflict Management, Business Economics, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative AI, Network Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      데이터 과학이란 무엇인가?

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Mining, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Apache Hadoop, Health Informatics, Deep Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Diversity with Inclusion in Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Empathy, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Self-Awareness, Curiosity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Processing, Computational Logic, Scripting, Data Management, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Data Storage

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Validating Your Startup Idea with MVP Experiment Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Business Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Business Strategy, Product Development, Verification And Validation, Product Management, Case Studies, Innovation, FinTech, Leadership

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Explainable Machine Learning (XAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Deep Learning, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      t-Tests of Hypotheses About Means

      Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Research, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Desembaraço Aduaneiro

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Global Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Export Control, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Shipping and Receiving, Economics, Business Development, Payment Processing and Collection, Regulatory Documents, Document Management, Negotiation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Introduction to Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Market Dynamics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Building Trust: Ethics for AI-powered Chatbots: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Leadership in the Family Business: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 데이터 과학이란 무엇인가?: IBM
    • Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics: Rice University
    • Diversity with Inclusion in Organizations: IE Business School
    • BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Validating Your Startup Idea with MVP Experiment Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • Explainable Machine Learning (XAI): Duke University
    • t-Tests of Hypotheses About Means: American Psychological Association

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