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      Northeastern University

      Effective Talent Management & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Virtual Teams, Talent Pipelining, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, People Management, Leadership Development, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Risk Management, Employee Engagement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Physics of Light and Materials

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Generative and Agentic AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic systems, LLM Application, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Business Workflow Analysis, Decision Making, Content Creation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Machine Learning in Healthcare: Fundamentals & Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Health Informatics, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Random Forest Algorithm, Clinical Practices, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Health Care, Unsupervised Learning, Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      AI for Decision Makers

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Resource Allocation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Generative AI

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Team Motivation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Consulting, Amazon Web Services, Business Relationship Management, Project Management, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Analysis, Active Listening, Interviewing Skills

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

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      Packt

      PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Risk Management, Team Performance Management, User Story, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Employee Coaching, Team Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Conflict Management, Earned Value Management, Sprint Planning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Evaluación del Aprendizaje en Escenarios Clínicos

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Experience, Healthcare Ethics, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering SHRM Certification

      Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership Studies, Case Studies, Workforce Development, Training and Development, Talent Management, Professional Networking, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Change Management, Analysis, Branding

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Be Your Best Creative Self

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Social Skills, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Branding, Creative Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design, Adaptability

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

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Behavioral Design

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Human Centered Design, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Social Sciences, Design and Product, Research Design, Decision Making, Case Studies, Business Ethics

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

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

    • Effective Talent Management & Development: Northeastern University
    • Physics of Light and Materials: Rice University
    • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Machine Learning in Healthcare: Fundamentals & Applications: Northeastern University
    • AI for Decision Makers: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation: Duke University
    • Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant: Amazon Web Services
    • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP): Packt
    • Evaluación del Aprendizaje en Escenarios Clínicos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Mastering SHRM Certification: Board Infinity

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