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      Rice University

      Physics of Oscillators and Waves

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Vibrations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Déployer l'économie circulaire dans les organisations

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Business Transformation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Business Modeling, Waste Minimization, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Case Studies, Resource Utilization, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Statistical Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Automation, Algorithms

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Society, and History

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Governance

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Software Development, Python Programming, Game Design, Debugging

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Intel

      Intel® AI Win Recipes

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Business Technologies, Complex Problem Solving, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Case Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Customer Insights, B2B Sales

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Java Development Deep Dive

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Performance Management, Software Design Patterns, Java Programming, Java, Enterprise Architecture, Secure Coding, Software Architecture, Application Security, Data Validation, Object-Relational Mapping, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Web Applications, Dependency Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, OS Process Management, Maintainability, Performance Tuning

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, MongoDB, Middleware, Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animation and Game Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Technical Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Creative Design, Data Import/Export, Computational Thinking

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Learn to Code with Ruby

      Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Ruby on Rails, Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Documentation, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Testing, Data Structures, Apple Xcode, Web Development, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Capstone Value Creation through Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Planning, Business Strategies, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, Technology Strategies, Value Propositions, Emerging Technologies, Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health

      Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Scatter Plots, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, Health Education, Health Equity, Environmental Issue, Regression Analysis, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Health Informatics, Community Organizing, Forecasting, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Visualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Physics of Oscillators and Waves: Rice University
    • Déployer l'économie circulaire dans les organisations: ESSEC Business School
    • AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics: University of Michigan
    • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Intel® AI Win Recipes: Intel
    • Java Development Deep Dive: Board Infinity
    • Building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express: Board Infinity
    • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
    • Learn to Code with Ruby: Packt

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