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      Board Infinity

      Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Penetration Testing

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pittsburgh

      idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Storytelling, Ideation, Solution Design, New Product Development, Project Planning, Business Planning, Innovation, Product Development, Market Analysis, Presentations, Medical Devices, Brainstorming, Entrepreneurship, Regulatory Affairs, User Research, Adaptive Equipment, Problem Solving, Disabilities

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Innovation, Market Analysis, Agile Methodology, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Interactive Choice Boards with Seesaw

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office, Instructional Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Driving engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Educación superior y emprendimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Training and Development, Higher Education, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Course Development, Sustainable Development, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Problem Solving, Community Development, Collaboration, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Automating the Deployment of Networks with Terraform

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Terraform, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Verification And Validation, Network Model

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      O Líder na Era do Digital e da Complexidade

      Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Business Leadership, Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Adaptability, Organizational Leadership, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Agile Methodology, Digital Transformation, Trend Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Electrifying the Journey: On-Board Charging Systems for EVs

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Technical Standard, Sustainable Technologies, Thermal Management, Interoperability, Safety Standards, Control Systems, Systems Integration, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Global Health Program Equity and Quality: Plan and Manage

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Social Justice, Community Health, Health Administration, Infectious Diseases, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Natural Language Processing with Real-World Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, NumPy, Data Visualization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra, Seaborn, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Text Mining, Data Science, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Markov Model

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Validating Your Startup Idea with MVP Experiment Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Business Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Business Strategy, Product Development, Verification And Validation, Product Management, Case Studies, Innovation, FinTech, Leadership

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services: Board Infinity
    • idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products: University of Pittsburgh
    • Fundamentals of Product Management: Board Infinity
    • Create Interactive Choice Boards with Seesaw: Coursera Project Network
    • Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Educación superior y emprendimiento: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Automating the Deployment of Networks with Terraform: Google Cloud
    • O Líder na Era do Digital e da Complexidade: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Electrifying the Journey: On-Board Charging Systems for EVs : Starweaver
    • Global Health Program Equity and Quality: Plan and Manage: Johns Hopkins University

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