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      Microsoft

      Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Agentic systems, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Program Development, Animations, Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Music, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Oncology, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Environmental Policy, Psychology, Scientific Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      350 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      763 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Institute for the Future

      Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Simulations, Virtual Reality, Empathy, Personal Development, Innovation, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      416 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google Proje Yönetimi

      Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Backlogs, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Building, Project Closure, Quality Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Procurement, Project Documentation, Communication Planning, Agile Methodology, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Risk Management, Sprint Planning, Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Change Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      950 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Corporate Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Target Market, Business, Market Dynamics, Value Propositions, Decision Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Health Care Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Lean Methodologies, Health Care Administration, Behavioral Economics, Performance Metric, Operational Efficiency, Health Systems, Health Care, Performance Analysis, Health Assessment, Innovation, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      302 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Reasoning Across the Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Physical Science, Research, Writing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Organizational Structure, Decision Making

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      635 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      378 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Motivation, Adaptability, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Persistence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      631 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents: Microsoft
    • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
    • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
    • Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future: Institute for the Future
    • Google Proje Yönetimi: Google
    • Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Health Care Innovation: University of Pennsylvania
    • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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