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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Brainstorming, Strategic Decision-Making, Persuasive Communication, Estimation, Analysis, Prioritization, Professional Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Statistical Learning for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Inference, Advanced Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics)

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyzing Product Opportunities with Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Product Development, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Biotech — From Science to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Feasibility Studies, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Product Development, Team Building, Regulatory Requirements

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building a Business Case Template in Power Point

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Business Planning, Proposal Development, Fundraising, Financial Acumen, Business Communication, Entrepreneurship

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Intercultural Competence

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Social Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Leadership, Advocacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Princeton University

      Food Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Food and Beverage, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Surviving Disruptive Technologies (On Demand)

      Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Business Technologies, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Social Media, Innovation, Organizational Change, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, E-Commerce, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      العمل الجماعي والإبداع

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Professional Development, Teamwork, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Collaboration, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Critical Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design a pitch deck with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Product Demonstration, Presentations, Marketing Design, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Team Oriented, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular adult education courses

    • Generative AI Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve: University of Leeds
    • Statistical Learning for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Analyzing Product Opportunities with Creately: Coursera Project Network
    • Biotech — From Science to Business: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Building a Business Case Template in Power Point: Coursera Project Network
    • Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Capstone Project: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Food Ethics: Princeton University
    • Surviving Disruptive Technologies (On Demand): University of Maryland, College Park

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