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      IESE Business School

      Corporate Finance Essentials II

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Equities, Capital Markets, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Investments, Business Valuation, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education and Training, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Pedagogy, Public History, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Curriculum Development, Common Core Standards, Public Policies, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Case Law, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Music and Social Action

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Music History, Liberal Arts, Music, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Social Studies, Pedagogy, Public Affairs, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Classical Music

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking: Discovery Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Management, Persona Development, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, User Research, Customer experience improvement, Qualitative Research, Customer Insights, Business Workflow Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Global Politics

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, World History, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Security Strategy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Intel

      Intel® AI Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Business Technologies, Complex Problem Solving, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Real Time Data, Solution Sales Engineering, Technology Solutions, Generative AI, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Customer Success Management, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Data Analysis

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Positive Thinking and Thriving

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Stress Management

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDHEC Business School

      Science and Engineering of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Physics, Trend Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      236 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Ethical Social Media

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Professional Networking, Data Ethics, Analytics, Culture, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Information Privacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Visionary, Team Management, Team Building, Dealing With Ambiguity, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Professional Development, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Cooperation, Decision Making, Peer Review, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Team Management, Independent Thinking, Personal Development, Empathy, Team Motivation, Self-Awareness, Solution Delivery, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Mentorship, Growth Mindedness, Supervision, Collaboration, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategy, Business, Supply Chain, Environmental Issue, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      446 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Corporate Finance Essentials II: IESE Business School
    • American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice: University of Pennsylvania
    • Music and Social Action: Yale University
    • Design Thinking: Discovery Tools: University of Virginia
    • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Intel® AI Fundamentals: Intel
    • Positive Thinking and Thriving: Arizona State University
    • Science and Engineering of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
    • Ethical Social Media : The University of Sydney
    • Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century: Kennesaw State University

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