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      Institute for the Future

      Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Trend Analysis, Market Trend, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Being Smart about Cycling Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Sustainable Technologies, Critical Thinking, Human Centered Design, Research

      4.6
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Lifecycle

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Engineering Software, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Program Development, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, User Experience Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Deep Learning with PyTorch, Keras and Tensorflow

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Network Architecture, Supervised Learning

      4.5
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      4K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 8

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, LangChain, Threat Detection, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Generative AI, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, LangGraph, Prompt Engineering, Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Socioeconomics, Project Design, Benchmarking, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Clinical Practices, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Real Time Data, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Content, Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Transformation, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Databases for Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Administration, Query Languages, Database Software, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, MongoDB, Big Data, Data Architecture, Database Application

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      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, UI Components, Generative AI, Semantic Web, Performance Tuning, Database Management Systems, Natural Language Processing, Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Managing as a Coach

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, People Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, People Development, Leadership, Mentorship, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens: Institute for the Future
    • Being Smart about Cycling Futures: University of Amsterdam
    • Software Development Lifecycle: University of Minnesota
    • IBM Deep Learning with PyTorch, Keras and Tensorflow: IBM
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 8: Pearson
    • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
    • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam: Duke University
    • Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build: EDUCBA
    • Social Media Marketing: Northwestern University
    • Databases for Data Scientists: University of Colorado Boulder

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