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      Goodwill Industries International

      Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Recruitment, Client Services, Needs Assessment, Goal Setting, Coaching, Professional Development, Rapport Building, Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles

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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Storytelling, Strategic Thinking, Human Centered Design, Data Visualization, Curiosity, New Product Development, User Research

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Need for Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements, Engineering Design Process, Verification And Validation

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Cognición, Pensamiento y Lenguaje

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Computational Thinking, Systems Thinking, Human Learning, Language Learning, Scientific Methods, Research, Experimentation, Statistical Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Special Education, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Disabilities, Learning Styles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and Negotiation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Negotiation, Communication, Assertiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Thinking, Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI Engineering and Fine-Tuning Transformers

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Performance Tuning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, Mobile Security, Data Integrity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll Processing, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Payroll Reporting, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Benefits Administration, Employee Onboarding, Income Tax

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Palo Alto Networks

      Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, DevOps, Software As A Service, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Network Security, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Containerization, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Centers

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Business Value Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Control, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Metrics, Growth Strategies, Asset Management, Business Strategies, Operational Efficiency, Expectation Management, Competitive Analysis, Performance Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Construction, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Materials Management, Procurement, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Architectural Engineering, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Management, Health Disparities, Civil Engineering, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Building Codes, Environmental Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Architectural Design, Systems Thinking, Health And Safety Standards, Health Assessment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning: Goodwill Industries International
    • Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación: University of Virginia
    • The Need for Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cognición, Pensamiento y Lenguaje: Universidad de Palermo
    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Leadership and Negotiation Skills: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Generative AI Engineering and Fine-Tuning Transformers: IBM
    • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of London
    • Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks

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