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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Shaping Urban Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Research, Big Data

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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 · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Priorities, Entrepreneurship, Business Process, Planning, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Business Intelligence, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Business Value Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Cash Flows, Financial Acumen, Business Valuation, Business Acumen, Cost Control, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Metrics, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Expectation Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Microsoft Excel

      4.8
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian School of Business

      Design your own trading strategy – Culminating Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Collection, Financial Trading, Project Design, Portfolio Management, Securities Trading, Business Planning, Financial Market, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Equities

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

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      National Taiwan University

      用 Python 做商管程式設計(三)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (3))

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Visualization, Matplotlib, Web Scraping, Business Logic, Machine Learning, Operational Analysis, Business Analytics, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Business Economics, User Interface (UI) Design, Computational Thinking, UI Components, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

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      Arizona State University

      Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Resourcefulness, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Analysis

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Document Design

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Design Reviews, File Management, Presentations, Client Services, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Creative Design, Branding, Constructive Feedback

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

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      University of Michigan

      Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Active Listening, Empathy, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Creativity, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Communication

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      The State University of New York

      Building and Managing Superior Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Generative AI Agents, Peer Review, Professional Development, Personal Development, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Self-Awareness, Benchmarking, Portfolio Management

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

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      Macquarie University

      Strategic management: Be competitive

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Navigating Generative AI for Leaders: Coursera
    • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I: University of Virginia
    • Business Value Creation: Duke University
    • Design your own trading strategy – Culminating Project: Indian School of Business
    • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(三)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (3)): National Taiwan University
    • Decision-Making: Arizona State University
    • Document Design: Adobe
    • Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python): University of Michigan
    • Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity: University of Colorado Boulder

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