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    Results for "independent thinking"

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      University of Geneva

      Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      726 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Campus to Corporate Training Program

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Growth Mindedness, Team Leadership, Influencing, Social Skills, Productivity, Personal Integrity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Accountability, Communication, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Product Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Product Testing, Project Management, Product Management, Agile Methodology

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      生物信息学: 导论与方法

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Informatics, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Computational Thinking, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Algorithms, Database Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Culture, Liberal Arts, Editing, Cultural Diversity, Peer Review, Proofreading, Research, Sociology, Style Guides, Creativity, Learning Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Primary Care, Health Care, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Governance, Training Programs, Case Studies, Education and Training

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      345 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Solución de problemas y toma de decisiones

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Staff Management, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Scope Management, Cost Management, Design Reviews, Requirements Analysis, Change Control, Engineering Management, Requirements Management, Project Management, Program Management, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Work Breakdown Structure, Functional Design, Contract Management, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Risk Management

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Health Informatics, Deep Learning, Health Policy, Data Processing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      586 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Training and Development, Team Building, Innovation, Change Management, Professional Networking, Employee Onboarding, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analysis, Branding

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Leadership in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Control, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Innovation, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Operations Management, Prototyping, Strategic Planning, Capital Budgeting, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva
    • Campus to Corporate Training Program: LearnKartS
    • Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
    • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
    • Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems: Johns Hopkins University
    • Solución de problemas y toma de decisiones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Introduction to Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare: Stanford University
    • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam Prep: Board Infinity

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