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    Results for "independent thinking"

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      Coursera Project Network

      Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cloud Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Mechanical Design, Engineering Design Process, Verification And Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Toronto

      The City and You: Find Your Best Place

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Resilience, Decision Making, Economics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      157 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Cold Calling, Customer Analysis, Sales Process, Target Market, Market Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Planning, Business Marketing, Growth Strategies, Market Research, Sales Prospecting, New Business Development, Business Development, A/B Testing, Digital Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      155 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Strategic Supply Chain Management in Turbulent Times

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supplier Management, Logistics, Business Metrics, Operational Performance Management, Cost Reduction, Performance Measurement, Business Technologies, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Service Level, Competitive Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      What’s Your Big Idea?

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, User Feedback, Business Strategy, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Resource Management, Presentations, Customer Insights

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Нейронные сети и глубокое обучение

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Network Architecture, NumPy

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      AI Concepts and Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: OpenAI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Strategic Thinking, Risk Management, Computer Vision, Thought Leadership, Business Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Public Policies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Innovation and International Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation, Global Marketing, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Technology Strategies, Growth Strategies, Value Propositions, Risk Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Scalability, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Neural Networks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Microsoft Azure, Information Privacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Marketing Channel Benefits

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Business Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities, B2B Sales, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Innovation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Negotiation Skills and Effective Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Empathy, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence: Coursera Project Network
    • The City and You: Find Your Best Place: University of Toronto
    • Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs: EIT Digital
    • Strategic Supply Chain Management in Turbulent Times: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • What’s Your Big Idea?: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers: University of Colorado System
    • Нейронные сети и глубокое обучение: DeepLearning.AI
    • AI Concepts and Strategy: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Innovation and International Strategy: Illinois Tech
    • Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone: Microsoft

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