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      University of New Mexico

      Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora

      Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Business, Business Metrics, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Strategic Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Market Trend, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI Essentials: A Comprehensive Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: OpenAI, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Critical Thinking

      4.1
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      726 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      UX / UI: Fundamentos para o design de interface

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Wireframing, Information Architecture, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Human Computer Interaction, User Research, Style Guides, Design Elements And Principles, Responsive Web Design, Verification And Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      787 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Advanced Data Structures in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Scope Management, Cost Management, Design Reviews, Requirements Analysis, Change Control, Engineering Management, Requirements Management, Project Management, Program Management, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Work Breakdown Structure, Functional Design, Contract Management, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Risk Management

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Job Analysis, Communication, Business Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google - Spectrum Sharing

      Become a CBRS Certified Professional Installer by Google

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Technical Communication, Key Management, Communication Systems, Infrastructure Security, Network Infrastructure, Global Positioning Systems, System Implementation, System Configuration, Telecommunications, Geospatial Information and Technology, Record Keeping, Verification And Validation, Data Entry, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Collaboration, Mentorship, Teamwork, Empowerment, Decision Making, Active Listening, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Nursing Informatics Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Interpersonal Communications, Systems Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Resilience, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Dealing With Ambiguity, Proactivity, Communication Strategies, Business Risk Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      440 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Custom Models, Layers, and Loss Functions with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Network Model, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora: University of New Mexico
    • Generative AI Essentials: A Comprehensive Introduction: Fractal Analytics
    • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva
    • UX / UI: Fundamentos para o design de interface: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Advanced Data Structures in Java: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews: Coursera Project Network
    • Become a CBRS Certified Professional Installer by Google: Google - Spectrum Sharing
    • Feedback and Coaching For Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Nursing Informatics Leadership: University of Minnesota

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