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      Starweaver

      Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Continuous Improvement Process, Feasibility Studies, Digital Transformation, Collaboration

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Teamwork and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Teamwork, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Collaboration, Storytelling, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      University of Michigan

      Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Medical Management, Patient Safety, Innovation, Telehealth, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards

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      Board Infinity

      Backend Development for .Net Full Stack

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, .NET Framework, Web Services, JSON, Application Frameworks, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Application Security, Object-Relational Mapping

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Tokyo

      FoundX Startup School Course

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Interviewing Skills, Design Thinking, Customer Insights, User Feedback, User Research, Product Development, Presentations, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, New Product Development, Team Management, Fundraising, Product Management, Growth Strategies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data-oriented programming, Data Processing, Maintainability, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking, Technical Support

      4.4
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Awareness, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Empowerment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Geometric Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to .NET Core

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Middleware, Debugging, Application Deployment, Application Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Microsoft Development Tools, Cross Platform Development, Software Architecture, Network Routing, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cómputo evolutivo

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Program Development

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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Habilidades de pensamiento y solución de problemas

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Analytical Skills, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Decision Making

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Criatividade e Liderança

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Digital Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Brainstorming, Operational Excellence, Value Propositions, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management : Starweaver
    • Teamwork and Creativity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
    • Backend Development for .Net Full Stack : Board Infinity
    • FoundX Startup School Course: The University of Tokyo
    • Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging: University of Michigan
    • Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Geometric Algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Introduction to .NET Core: Board Infinity
    • Cómputo evolutivo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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