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      University of Michigan

      UX Design: From Concept to Prototype

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Usability Testing, Storyboarding, Mockups, User Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Dictionary, Health Informatics, Extract, Transform, Load, Analytics, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Health Care, Data Mining, Data Transformation, Risk Analysis, Data Quality, Anomaly Detection, Predictive Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      EIT Digital

      Automated Reasoning: satisfiability

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Verification And Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      当代应用心理学

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Development, Mental Health, Occupational Safety And Health, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Functions & Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Engineering Calculations, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Basic Electrical Systems

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Columbia University

      Causal Inference

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Estimation, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Experimentation, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Decision Making

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts

      Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Data Structures, Program Development

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Leeds

      Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Brainstorming, Persuasive Communication, Estimation, Analysis, Prioritization, Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Liderazgo de equipos

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Rapport Building, People Management, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Performance Management, Lifelong Learning, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Emotional Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy, Relationship Management, Leadership, Composure, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Decision Making

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • UX Design: From Concept to Prototype: University of Michigan
    • Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems: University of California, Davis
    • Automated Reasoning: satisfiability: EIT Digital
    • 当代应用心理学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Functions & Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Causal Inference: Columbia University
    • Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts: University of London
    • Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve: University of Leeds
    • Liderazgo de equipos: University of Michigan

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