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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo hacer invitaciones en Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Web Content, Design, Creative Design, Design Software, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Event Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Analysis, Adaptability, Decision Making, Strategic Prioritization, Dashboard, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Agile Methodology, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Data Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, Change Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Deep Learning Applications for Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Feature Engineering, Algorithms

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Learning TensorFlow: the Hello World of Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Scripting, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Cloud Computing, Development Environment

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Yale University

      宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action)

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Teaching, Creativity, Anthropology, International Relations, Storytelling, World History, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Physics, Environmental Science, Economics, Biology

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Scrimba

      Frontend Developer Interview Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Responsive Web Design, Computational Thinking, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, React.js, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Algorithms, Interviewing Skills, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Computer Programming, Web Development, Data Structures, JSON, Javascript, Software Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Documentation, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Portfolio Management, Constructive Feedback, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Project Implementation, Presentations, Action Oriented

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Learn Notion for Client and Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Database Management, Data Store, Database Design, Information Management, Planning, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Employee Onboarding, Information Architecture, Kanban Principles, No-Code Development, Client Services, Technical Documentation, Project Management, Content Management, Productivity

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Unit Testing, System Testing, Software Design Documents, Software Development, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Mobile Development, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Innovation, Creative Design

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Getting Started with Technology Startups

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Market Opportunities, New Product Development, Innovation, Engineering Management, Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Organizational Strategy, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Engineering, Market Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Align Design Teams with SCAMPER Brainstorming in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, UI/UX Strategy, Ideation, User Experience Design, Design and Product, Design Thinking, Innovation, Collaborative Software, Creativity, User Interface (UI) Design, Product Improvement, Team Oriented, Product Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Classical Music, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Cómo hacer invitaciones en Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations: Duke University
    • Deep Learning Applications for Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Learning TensorFlow: the Hello World of Machine Learning: Google Cloud
    • 宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action): Yale University
    • Frontend Developer Interview Practice: Scrimba
    • Finance for Everyone Capstone Project: McMaster University
    • Learn Notion for Client and Project Management: Skillshare
    • Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego
    • Getting Started with Technology Startups: University of Colorado Boulder

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