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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Modeling, Business Mathematics, Data Analysis, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      565 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Photography, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Creativity

      2.8
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Salesforce

      Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Proactivity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Pluralidades em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Literacy, Vocabulary, Culture, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Grammar

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      940 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Customer Insights: Quantitative Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Product Management, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Target Market, Forecasting, Innovation, Needs Assessment, Analysis, Data Collection, Technology Solutions

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Camera Control

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Java Programming, Computer Hardware

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      722 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Systems Analysis, Environment, Storytelling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Peking University

      生物信息学: 导论与方法

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Biostatistics, Informatics, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Data Mining, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Databases, Statistical Methods, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Business Model Canvas: A Tool for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Customer Relationship Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Channel, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Cost Management, Revenue Management, Resource Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      675 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
    • How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop: Coursera Project Network
    • Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships: Salesforce
    • Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III): University of California San Diego
    • Pluralidades em Português Brasileiro: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • Customer Insights: Quantitative Techniques: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Camera Control: Michigan State University
    • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
    • Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker: Coursera Project Network
    • 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University

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