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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Cost Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Income Statement, Management Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Gross Profit, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Corporate Accounting, Cost Control, Inventory Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Operational Analysis, Tax Management, Price Negotiation, Budgeting, Capacity Management, Decision Making

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      272 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Text Retrieval and Search Engines

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Information Management, System Design and Implementation, Statistical Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      960 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Health Informatics, Analytical Skills, Analytics, Analysis, Health Information Management, Health Care, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Warehousing, Predictive Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Risk Analysis, Data Transformation, Taxonomy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Health Information Management, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Prostate Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Preventative Care, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Precision Medicine, Patient Education and Support, Surgery, Clinical Trials, Anatomy, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Risk Analysis, Medical Imaging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      721 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Program Evaluation, Lobbying, Governance, Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managerial Accounting: Cost Behaviors, Systems, and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Accounting Systems, Operating Cost, Accounting, Cost Management, Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Employee Coaching, Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Program Implementation, Action Oriented, Goal Setting, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      596 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Skills, Growth Mindedness, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Needs Assessment, Learning Styles, Behavior Management, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Success Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Data Storytelling, Creativity, Business Strategy, Accounting, Teamwork, Culture, Ideation, Organizational Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Creative Thinking, Branding, Brainstorming, Marketing, Business Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Brand Strategy, Brand Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      340 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Through Social Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavior Management, Negotiation, Social Skills, Drive Engagement, Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Tax, Financial Policy, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Consumer Behaviour, Investments, Fiscal Management, Cost Management, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Policy Analysis, Labor Relations, Business Metrics, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

    • Cost Accounting: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Text Retrieval and Search Engines: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems: University of California, Davis
    • Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
    • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
    • EU policy and implementation: making Europe work! : Universiteit Leiden
    • Managerial Accounting: Cost Behaviors, Systems, and Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
    • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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