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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

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Delivery Problem

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data-oriented programming, Operations Research, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      375 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

      Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Test Planning, Verification And Validation, Acceptance Testing, System Testing, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Usability Testing, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      394 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Trigonometry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      272 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Syllabus Development, Student Engagement, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Differentiated Instruction, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Critical Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Quality Improvement and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Quality Management Systems, ISO 9000 Series, Statistical Process Controls, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Improvement, Service Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Control, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Customer Insights

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      302 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Koç University

      Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Ideation, Innovation, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Creativity, Experimentation, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Case Studies, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      592 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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      389 reviews

      Intermediate · 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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      864 reviews

      Mixed · 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, Engineering, Verification And Validation, 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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      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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular independent thinking courses

    • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Delivery Problem: University of California San Diego
    • Foundations of Software Testing and Validation: University of Leeds
    • Introduction to Mechanics: Rice University
    • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Quality Improvement and Management: Board Infinity
    • Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University
    • صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار: University of Virginia
    • Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
    • Strategic Planning and Execution: University of Virginia

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