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    Results for "independent thinking"

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, Engineering Design Process, Community Health, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Resourcefulness, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Product Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Conceptual Design, Product Testing, Project Management, Agile Methodology

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Change, Risk Management, Business Strategies, Complex Problem Solving, Technology Solutions, Market Dynamics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CVS Health

      Call Center Customer Service

      Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Growth Mindedness, De-escalation Techniques, Data Entry, Greeting Customers, Teamwork, Inbound Calls, Customer Inquiries, Time Management, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Customer Data Management, Personal Development, Performance Metric, Verbal Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Kinesiology, User Research, Decision Making, Human Learning, User Interface (UI), Data Collection, Human Factors Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Accident Prevention, Mitigation, Physical Therapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      From Idea to Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Risk Management, Innovation, Communication, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      777 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Multimedia, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Design Thinking, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Business Innovation and Digital Disruption

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Brand Strategy, Process Design, Business Solutions, Brand Marketing, Business Planning, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Business Risk Management, Branding, Risk Analysis, Digital Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Technology Strategies, Corporate Sustainability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      PyTorch Ultimate 2024 - From Basics to Cutting-Edge

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Generative AI, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Text Mining, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Performance Tuning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking para Inovação

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Creativity, Curiosity, Data Visualization, Human Centered Design, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
    • Decision-Making: Arizona State University
    • Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture: Vanderbilt University
    • Call Center Customer Service: CVS Health
    • Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans: Arizona State University
    • From Idea to Startup: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Create video, audio and infographics for online learning : Macquarie University
    • Business Innovation and Digital Disruption: Universidad de Palermo

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