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    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Project Documentation, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Product Testing, Data Validation, Document Management, Data Integrity, Data Management, Organizational Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Melbourne

      Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Network Model, Data Modeling, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      451 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Rochester

      The Power of Markets II: Market Structure and Firm Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Economics, Cost Control, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Operating Cost, Market Analysis, Supply And Demand, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Business Risk Management, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Management, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Effectiveness, Business, Marketing, Information Technology, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      382 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategic Communication Campaigns

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Public Relations, Brand Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Campaigns, Earned Media, Communication Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Evaluation, Content Performance Analysis, Owned Media

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      R

      Rice University

      Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Lectura crítica: proceso, niveles y herramientas

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Independent Thinking, Analysis, Learning Strategies, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Definición y Medición

      Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Value Engineering, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Problem Management, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Quantum Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Mechanics, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      724 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      École normale supérieure

      Approximation Algorithms Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Solution Design, Probability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      554 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IE Business School

      Investigación de mercados y comportamiento del consumidor

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Survey Creation, Market Research, Data Analysis, Marketing, Data Collection, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Strategies, Research Design, Target Market, Experimentation, Decision Making, B2B Sales

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      727 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Colorado System

      Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Assessment, Physical Therapy, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

    • Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The University of Melbourne
    • The Power of Markets II: Market Structure and Firm Behavior: University of Rochester
    • L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité: ESSEC Business School
    • Strategic Communication Campaigns: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University
    • Lectura crítica: proceso, niveles y herramientas: Universidad de los Andes
    • Definición y Medición: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Approximation Algorithms Part I: École normale supérieure

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