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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Analysis

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      102 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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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
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      460 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Team Motivation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la estrategia

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      535 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      International Hospitality & Healthcare Services Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Customer Service, Customer experience strategy (CX), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Product Marketing, Service Management, Innovation, Customer experience improvement, Revenue Management, Business Marketing, Marketing, Health Care

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      545 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Navigating Generative AI for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Legal Risk, Organizational Change, Operational Risk, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Ethics, Technology Strategies, Generative AI Agents, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Special Education, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Learning Styles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Writing a Personal Essay

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory

      4.6
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      30 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Community Outreach, Timelines, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
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      110 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Pensamiento crĆ­tico: toma de decisiones razonadas

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Human Learning

      4.8
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      188 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Copywriting with ChatGPT: Crafting High-Quality Blog Content

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Blogs, Content Creation, Copywriting, Editing, Customer Advocacy, Ideation, Brand Management, Interviewing Skills

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos:Ā Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights:Ā Macquarie University
    • Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation:Ā Duke University
    • Introducción a la estrategia:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • International Hospitality & Healthcare Services Marketing:Ā Yonsei University
    • Navigating Generative AI for Leaders:Ā Coursera
    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning:Ā Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Writing a Personal Essay:Ā Wesleyan University
    • An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science:Ā University of Leeds
    • Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories:Ā University of London

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