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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Operations Management, Resourcefulness, Thought Leadership, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Curiosity, Solution Delivery, Presentations, Persistence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Looker (Software), Cloud Infrastructure, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Cloud Storage, Data Transformation, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Ethics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      206 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Culture

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      El Valle de los Reyes

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Environment and Resource Management, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Culture, World History, Investigation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      403 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Natural Language Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Keller Williams

      Keller Williams Real Estate Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Administrative Support, Real Estate, Office Management, Real Estate Sales, Value Propositions, Property and Real Estate, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Building, Database Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Sales Management, Client Services, Real Estate Transactions, Organizational Skills, Sales Prospecting, Sales Presentation, Contract Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Keyword Research, Peer Review, Action Oriented, Talent Recruitment, Detail Oriented

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Advanced Competitive Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Compliance Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, New Business Development, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      881 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Workday

      Workday Basics Series

      Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), No-Code Development, Branding

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      314 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Advanced Data Structures in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Digital Communications, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Applied Mathematics, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world literature courses

    • Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Google Cloud Data Analytics: Google Cloud
    • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity: University of Colorado System
    • El Valle de los Reyes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation: Stanford University
    • Keller Williams Real Estate Agent: Keller Williams
    • How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
    • Advanced Competitive Strategy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta
    • Workday Basics Series: Workday

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