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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Las estrategias y habilidades para las negociaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Value Propositions, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, File Management, Operating Systems, Program Development, Debugging

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Las redes sociales en acción

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Active Listening, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement, Campaign Management, Goal Setting, Resource Allocation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      752 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Simulación en ciencias de la salud

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Experience, Patient Evaluation, Virtual Environment, Learning Theory, Constructive Feedback, Health Assessment, Decision Making, Patient Treatment, Medical Equipment and Technology, Instructional Design, Patient Preparation, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, General Sales Practices, Rapport Building, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Network Model, Data Modeling, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      451 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Environmental Science, Complex Problem Solving, Solution Delivery, Environment, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Policy, Economics

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      659 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Recognizing Others, Patient Evaluation, Goal Setting, Patient Safety, Teamwork, Trustworthiness, Empowerment, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      732 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Systems Thinking, International Relations, Strategic Decision-Making, Education and Training, Global Marketing, Decision Making, Forecasting, Sociology, Analysis, Psychology, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Technology Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      382 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Lectura crítica: proceso, niveles y herramientas

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Independent Thinking, Analysis, Learning Strategies, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Definición y Medición

      Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Value Engineering, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Problem Management, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Kinesiology, User Research, Decision Making, Human Learning, User Interface (UI), Data Collection, Human Factors Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Accident Prevention, Mitigation, Physical Therapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Las estrategias y habilidades para las negociaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Las redes sociales en acción: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Simulación en ciencias de la salud: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
    • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The University of Melbourne
    • Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development: University of Michigan
    • Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills: University of Michigan
    • L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité: ESSEC Business School
    • Lectura crítica: proceso, niveles y herramientas: Universidad de los Andes

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