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    Cloudera

    Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, SQL, Big Data, Database Systems, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Analysis

    4.7
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Program Implementation, Computational Thinking, Operational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Making, Business Analytics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    156 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Global Marketing, Business, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Strategic Partnership, Corporate Finance, Business Ethics, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, New Business Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Resource Allocation, Innovation

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, FinTech, Payment Systems, Key Management, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Transaction Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    442 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Research and Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Support, Help Desk Support, Debugging, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Unix, Problem Management, Computer Hardware, Network Monitoring, Generative AI, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Technical Communication, Performance Tuning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Team Building, Knowledge Transfer, Innovation, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Decision Making, Culture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    188 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Technical Design, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Security Software, Systems Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    436 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Human Rights for Open Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diversity Awareness, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Civil Law, Case Law, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    602 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Analytics, Economics, Political Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    505 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Graph Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Routing, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Strategic Planning and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    867 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL: Cloudera
  • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
  • Corporate Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives: Duke University
  • Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques: Microsoft
  • Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning: University of Pennsylvania
  • Secure Software Design: University of Colorado System
  • Human Rights for Open Societies: Utrecht University
  • Fundamentals of Global Energy Business: University of Colorado System

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