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    Master design thinking for creative problem-solving and innovation. Learn to empathize, ideate, prototype, and test solutions for user-centered design.

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      University of North Texas

      Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Investigation, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Decision Making, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sample Size Determination, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
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      409 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Data Store, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Data Access, Pseudocode

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      471 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Research Design, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Peer Review, Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Survey Creation, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Probability, Research, Report Writing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
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      254 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Deployment, Software Quality Assurance, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Version Control, Engineering Software, Application Security, Software Engineering, Software Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Threat Modeling, Agile Software Development, Application Deployment, Unit Testing, Software Development, Software Testing, Code Review

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      448 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

      Machine Translation

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Vocabulary

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Personal Development, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Leadership, Conflict Management, Time Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Strategic Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Innovation, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

      4.6
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      303 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de proyectos para promover el bienestar

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Planning, Peer Review, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      400 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Building High-Performing Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Team Management, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      545 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Adaptability, Human Centered Design, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Sit Less, Get Active

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Maternal Health, Preventative Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Productivity, Self-Motivation, Willingness To Learn, Proactivity, Community Health, Behavioral Health, Patient Education and Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Planning, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Content Strategy, Test Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Analysis, Business Research, Competitive Analysis, Report Writing, Data Collection

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery: University of North Texas
    • Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
    • Data Literacy: Johns Hopkins University
    • Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software: University of Minnesota
    • Machine Translation: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
    • People and Soft Skills Assessment : IBM
    • Strategic Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Diseño de proyectos para promover el bienestar: Universidad de los Andes
    • Building High-Performing Teams: University of Pennsylvania
    • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University

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