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    Results for "independent thinking"

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Critical Thinking & Logic: Real-World Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Independent Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Shaping Urban Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, International Relations, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Research, Big Data, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Ideation, Brainstorming, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Workforce Development, Content Creation, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Sustentabilidad: los desafíos desde Latinoamérica

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Environment, Social Justice, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Community Development, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Learn Generative AI with LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, OpenAI, Supervised Learning, Personally Identifiable Information

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Probability & Statistics

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Complexity Science

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Network Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Jupyter

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Libertarian Free Will

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Experimentation, Motion Arguments, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Internal Auditing, Internal Communications, Corporate Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, Auditing, New Business Development

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Python Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Development, Data Analysis, Computer Programming

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      54 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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      Capitals Coalition

      Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Risk Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Human Capital, Business Metrics, Decision Making, Project Scoping, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Critical Thinking & Logic: Real-World Skills: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • GenAI for Everyone: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Sustentabilidad: los desafíos desde Latinoamérica: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Learn Generative AI with LLMs: Edureka
    • Introduction to Generative AI: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Complexity Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
    • Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Python Programming Fundamentals: Duke University

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