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      University of California San Diego

      Number Theory and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      607 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Suicide Prevention

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Medical Terminology, Psychotherapy, Public Health, Mental Health, Demography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      311 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goldman Sachs

      Grow Your Business with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, Goal Setting, Peer Review, Innovation, Professional Networking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · 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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Prostate Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Imaging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      733 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 Amsterdam

      Alternative Mobility Narratives

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Transportation Operations, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Introduction to Quantum Information

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Emerging Technologies, Informatics, Cryptography, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Information Technology, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Academic Discussions in English

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, English Language, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Numerical Methods for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computational Thinking, Estimation, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Simulations, Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAP

      SAP Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Business Process Modeling, Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Management, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Requirements Elicitation, Process Design, Requirements Management, Business Process, Process Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvement, Business Systems Analysis, Business Risk Management, Gap Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Requirements

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
    • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
    • Grow Your Business with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java: Universidad de los Andes
    • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
    • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
    • Alternative Mobility Narratives: University of Amsterdam
    • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics
    • Introduction to Quantum Information: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Academic Discussions in English: University of California, Irvine

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