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      American Psychological Association

      Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Relationship Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Goal Setting, Sociology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Research

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Howard University

      Solving Business Problems with Spreadsheet Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Simulation and Simulation Software, Forecasting

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Design Research, User Experience Design, Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Innovation, Empathy, Diversity Awareness, Ideation, Creativity, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Physics, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      The Art and Science of Economic Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance, Public Administration, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Root Cause Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Data Driven Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Correlation Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Estimation, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Software, Data Visualization, Quantitative Research, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Problem Solving

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

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Acing the Product Management Interview

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Amazon Web Services, LinkedIn, Personal Development, Product Management, Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Decision Making, Dealing With Ambiguity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gen AI: Navigate the Landscape

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Digital Transformation, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Business Analysis, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Organizational Skills, Business Modeling, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Technical Documentation, Data Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Process Modeling, Business Analysis, Agile Methodology, Requirements Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Process, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, User Story, Stakeholder Management, Dataflow, Prioritization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenerativeAI for Customer Success

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Customer Success Management, Generative AI Agents, Customer Engagement, Data Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Customer Data Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Service, Customer Support, Self Service Technologies, Business Process Automation, Automation

      4.4
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
    • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego
    • Solving Business Problems with Spreadsheet Modeling: Howard University
    • Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
    • Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • The Art and Science of Economic Policy: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • The Data Driven Manager: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Acing the Product Management Interview: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Gen AI: Navigate the Landscape: Google Cloud
    • Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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