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      Emory University

      Consulting Approach to Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Consulting, Problem Solving, Management Consulting, Data Quality, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Business Consulting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Consultative Approaches, Project Scoping, Client Services

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      398 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Coaching Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Management Training And Development, Empowerment, Personal Development, People Management, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      316 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Fundamentos del Emprendimiento: Pensamiento y Acción

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Innovation, Ideation, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      737 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Safety, Decision Making, Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Histogram, Business Ethics, Correlation Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Sustainable Business

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      460 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Computer Programming

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CertNexus

      Turn Ethical Frameworks into Actionable Steps

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Technology Strategies, Compliance Management, Decision Making, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Information Privacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Technology & Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Presentations, Creative Thinking, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Product Improvement, Market Opportunities, Technology Solutions, Team Oriented, Market Research, Ideation, Solution Design, Brainstorming, Business Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      GPU Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Deep Learning, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, C and C++, System Programming, Linear Algebra, Computer Graphics, Distributed Computing, Computer Vision, Computer Systems, Programming Principles, Data Processing, OS Process Management, Data Structures, Machine Learning

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      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

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      Caltech

      Getting started in cryo-EM

      Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Specimen Processing, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Laboratory Techniques, Specimen Collection, Scientific Visualization, 3D Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Debugging, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Consulting Approach to Problem Solving: Emory University
    • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis
    • Fundamentos del Emprendimiento: Pensamiento y Acción: University of California, Irvine
    • Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace: Northeastern University
    • Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights: Macquarie University
    • Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Turn Ethical Frameworks into Actionable Steps: CertNexus
    • Technology & Entrepreneurship: Arizona State University
    • GPU Programming: Johns Hopkins University
    • AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing: IBM

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