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    DeepLearning.AI

    Structuring Machine Learning Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Debugging, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Design Research, Process Mapping, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Operations Management, Resourcefulness, Thought Leadership, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Curiosity, Solution Delivery, Presentations, Persistence

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Problem-Solving Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Research, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, AI Product Strategy, Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Image Quality

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, ChatGPT, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Search Engine Optimization, Deep Learning, Image Quality

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Customer Support

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Standard Operating Procedure, ChatGPT, Customer Support, Product Support, AI Product Strategy, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Personalized Service, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Customer experience improvement, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Deep Learning, Image Quality, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Project Managers: A Practical Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Project Management, LLM Application, Project Management Life Cycle, Case Studies, AI Product Strategy, Work Breakdown Structure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Project Documentation, Deep Learning, Image Quality, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Program Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Program Management, ChatGPT, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Governance, Image Quality, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), ChatGPT, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Anomaly Detection, Deep Learning, Vulnerability Management, Image Quality, Artificial Intelligence, Incident Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, ChatGPT, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, SQL, Data Analysis, Image Quality

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Multiple educators

    IBM Generative AI for Growth Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, MarTech, AI Product Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Image Quality, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Machine Learning, Image Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Structuring Machine Learning Projects: DeepLearning.AI
  • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
  • Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Problem-Solving Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM
  • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM
  • Generative AI for Customer Support: IBM
  • Generative AI for Project Managers: A Practical Introduction: IBM
  • Generative AI for Program Managers: IBM
  • IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals: IBM

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