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    Results for "independent thinking"

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      University of California San Diego

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Software Documentation, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Management Consulting

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Business Research, Interviewing Skills, Six Sigma Methodology, Consultative Approaches, Analytical Skills, Data Quality, Professional Networking, Business Management

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

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Research, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Economic Development, International Relations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • K

      Knowledge Accelerators

      Customer Service Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Customer Support, Desktop Support, Technical Communication, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Issue Tracking, Rapport Building, Patience, Empathy, Time Management, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Visualization

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google Prompting Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Sampling (Statistics), Presentations, Graphing, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Brainstorming, Timelines, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Taking Meeting Minutes, Concision, Oral Expression, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Innovation, Creativity, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Design, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Design Strategies, Business Planning, Product Design, Curiosity, User Experience Design, Research and Design, Customer experience improvement, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Product Development, Human Centered Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Return On Investment, Investment Banking, Cash Flows, Corporate Finance, Competitive Analysis

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI for Medical Diagnosis

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Medical Science and Research, Radiology, Artificial Neural Networks, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Succession Planning, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Business Writing, Generative AI, Microsoft Teams, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Productivity Software, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
    • Management Consulting: Emory University
    • Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation: American Museum of Natural History
    • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future: University of Copenhagen
    • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2): Rice University
    • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP: SAS
    • Google Prompting Essentials: Google
    • Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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