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      University of Toronto

      The City and You: Find Your Best Place

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Crisis Management, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Economic Development, Demography, Economics, International Relations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Consulting, Amazon Web Services, Business Relationship Management, Project Management, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Analysis, Active Listening, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Threat Modeling, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Restful API, Information Privacy, OSI Models

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Developing Explainable AI (XAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Decision Support Systems, Data Integrity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT Meal Planning: Effortlessly Plan and Cook with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Meal Planning And Preparation, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Cooking, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Prompt Engineering, Time Management, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Decision Making

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      INSEAD

      Blockchain in Financial Services: Strategic Action Plan

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Implementation, Project Design, Solution Design, Financial Services, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Value Propositions, Market Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Markov Model, Deep Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Simulations, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Critical Thinking & Logic: Real-World Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Case Studies, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making, Verbal Communication Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Statistics, Work Breakdown Structure, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Priorities, Operational Efficiency, Business Reporting, Smart Goals

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Competencias para la empleabilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Adaptability, Change Management, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      208 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

    • The City and You: Find Your Best Place: University of Toronto
    • Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant: Amazon Web Services
    • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: EIT Digital
    • Developing Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
    • ChatGPT Meal Planning: Effortlessly Plan and Cook with AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Blockchain in Financial Services: Strategic Action Plan: INSEAD
    • Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning: Columbia University
    • Critical Thinking & Logic: Real-World Skills: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep: SkillUp

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