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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Managing the New Product Development Process

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Design, Design Thinking, Engineering Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Research, Prototyping, Technical Management, Conceptual Design, Innovation, Product Requirements, Target Market, Mockups, Wireframing, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Customer Insights

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for University Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Innovation, Curriculum Development, Enterprise Architecture, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Workforce Development, Education Software and Technology, Business Strategies, Emerging Technologies

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      École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

      The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Service Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Value Engineering, Waste Minimization, Competitive Intelligence, Business Technologies, Quality Control

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Generative AI in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Fraud detection, AI Personalization, Predictive Analytics, Financial Services, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, FinTech, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Banking, Investment Management, Automation

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

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      128 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Liderazgo y gestión de empresas familiares

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Business Leadership, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Business, Organizational Development, Succession Planning, Corporate Strategy, Business Continuity, Business Strategies, Business Valuation, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Value Propositions, Systems Thinking, Case Studies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Transformational Leadership in a Tech-Driven Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Communication, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Writing, Leadership, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Project Planning, Financial Planning

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      Illinois Tech

      New Tech Ventures

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Innovation, Team Building, Storytelling, Market Research, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Product Development, Presentations, Business Strategies, Project Design, Team Leadership, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Planning, Customer Insights, Business Ethics, Competitive Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Python: de cero a usuario

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Jupyter, Ubuntu, Software Installation, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Mac OS, Cross Platform Development, Software Documentation, Command-Line Interface

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      Princeton University

      Global Systemic Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Social Network Analysis, Financial Systems, Public Health, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

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      CertNexus

      Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Governance, Change Management, Employee Engagement

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      Imperial College London

      A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Care, Health Technology, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      207 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Managing the New Product Development Process: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generative AI for University Leaders : Vanderbilt University
    • The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
    • Introduction to Generative AI in Finance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Liderazgo y gestión de empresas familiares: Universidad de los Andes
    • Transformational Leadership in a Tech-Driven Marketplace: Illinois Tech
    • New Tech Ventures: Illinois Tech
    • Python: de cero a usuario: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University

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