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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Systems Thinking, Governance, Complex Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Facial Expression Recognition with PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Data Validation

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Object Localization with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      University of Minnesota

      Analytics Project Ideation

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Simulations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Project Design, Customer Analysis, A/B Testing, Data Mining, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Ideation, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      أساسيات الذكاء الاصطناعي والبيانات الضخمة | AI

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Building Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Design, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Environmental Resource Management, Public Affairs, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Case Studies

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology: Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Algorithms, Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Facebook, Mathematics Education, Instructional Strategies, Programming Principles, Teaching, Data Storage, Education and Training, Software Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Lesson Planning, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Social Network Analysis, User Experience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Social Media, Text Mining, Cloud Computing, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Analytics, Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Business Intelligence, Internet Of Things, Deep Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Visualizing Filters of a CNN using TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Jupyter, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Collaboration: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Facial Expression Recognition with PyTorch : Coursera Project Network
    • Object Localization with TensorFlow: Coursera Project Network
    • Analytics Project Ideation: University of Minnesota
    • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • أساسيات الذكاء الاصطناعي والبيانات الضخمة | AI: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Relationships: University of California San Diego
    • Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment: University of California, Irvine
    • Capstone Value Creation through Innovation: EIT Digital

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