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      MathWorks

      Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Functional Design, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Verification And Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Programación para todos (Introducción a Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Statistics for Data Science with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      445 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Unsupervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Performance Metric

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      299 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Removing Barriers to Change

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Change Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Cognitive flexibility, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      467 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Accenture

      Start Your Lifelong Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Willingness To Learn, Communication, Stress Management, Resilience, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Program Implementation, Computational Thinking, Operational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Making, Business Analytics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      NVIDIA

      AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Artificial Neural Networks, IT Infrastructure, Information Technology Operations, Deep Learning, Network Infrastructure, Tensorflow, Hardware Architecture, Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Centers, Computer Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      程序设计与算法

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Query Languages, Database Systems, Web Analytics and SEO, File Management, Performance Tuning, Maintainability

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Professional Development, Peer Review, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Goal-Oriented, Adaptability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Systems Engineering: MathWorks
    • Programación para todos (Introducción a Python): University of Michigan
    • Statistics for Data Science with Python: IBM
    • Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone: IBM
    • Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java: Universidad de los Andes
    • Removing Barriers to Change: University of Pennsylvania
    • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
    • Start Your Lifelong Learning: Accenture
    • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
    • AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals: NVIDIA

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