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    Learn inquiry-based learning methods for student-centered education. Understand how to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills through inquiry.

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Performance Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      776 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Cognitive flexibility, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Open Mindset, Complex Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Lifelong Learning, ChatGPT, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cluster Analysis in Data Mining

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Data Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      408 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Calculus, Mechanics, Physical Science, Advanced Mathematics, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      482 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education and Training, Multimedia, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Instructional Design, Visual Impairment Education, Diversity Awareness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Advocacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Analytics, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Graph Theory, Algorithms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      767 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Power of Team Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Team Motivation, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Performance Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      521 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Application Performance Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Storage, Databases, Authorization (Computing), Database Systems, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      949 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Mechanical Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Precision Medicine, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Energy and Utilities, Image Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Design Thinking, Technical Design, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Statistical Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Understanding Korean Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Diplomacy, Economics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      AI, Empathy & Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Policy Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      336 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular inquiry based learning courses

    • Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Cluster Analysis in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach: Imperial College London
    • An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington
    • The Power of Team Culture: University of Pennsylvania
    • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production: Google Cloud
    • AI for Mechanical Engineers: University of Michigan

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