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      MathWorks

      Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Functional Design, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Verification And Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Global Positioning Systems, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Trigonometry, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Differential Equations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Verification And Validation, Engineering, Advanced Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      432 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Verification And Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      388 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Google SEO Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Client Services, Content Strategy, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      483 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      299 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Omnichannel Retail Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Talent Management, Digital Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, E-Commerce, Customer experience strategy (CX), Supply Chain, Brand Strategy, Analytics, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Performance Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      398 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Principles of Computing (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Software Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      364 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Product Planning, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Team Building, Product Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Product Testing, Customer Insights, Business Strategies, Team Motivation, Market Opportunities, User Research, Market Research, Team Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Value Propositions

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      698 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Medical Software

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Usability, Software Development, Medical Privacy, Human Computer Interaction, Regulatory Affairs, Verification And Validation, Regulatory Requirements, Quality Management Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Risk Management, Software Design, Health Technology, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Research, Probability & Statistics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), AI Product Strategy, Debugging, Artificial Neural Networks, AI Personalization, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Processing, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Business Consultants

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Consulting, Management Consulting, AI Personalization, Technical Consulting, Customer Insights, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Microsoft Copilot, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Policy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Systems Engineering: MathWorks
    • Spacecraft Dynamics and Control: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
    • Google SEO Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
    • Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java: Universidad de los Andes
    • Omnichannel Retail Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
    • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
    • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
    • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics

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