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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Management, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Market, Financial Services, Financial Planning, Financial Regulation, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Market Dynamics

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Lecturing, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Persuasive Communication, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Community Outreach, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Learning Theory, Writing, Storytelling, Research, Content Creation, Photography, Technical Writing, Writing and Editing, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Goldman Sachs

      Grow Your Business with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Business Development, Business Planning, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Strategic Thinking, Peer Review, Business Analytics, Professional Networking, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Safety Training, Nursing Management, Patient Education and Support, Care Coordination, Healthcare Ethics, Risk Management, Culture, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Interpersonal Communications, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      446 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI Language Modeling with Transformers

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainability Consulting

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Corporate Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Management Systems, Environment, Business Consulting, Supply Chain, Technical Consulting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      International Marketing Entry and Execution

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Business-To-Consumer, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Promotional Strategies, Target Market, Product Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      335 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Technology Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, New Product Development, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Innovation, Product Development, Change Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Needs Assessment, Team Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Customer experience strategy (CX), Team Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Business Architecture, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Environmental Issue

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Innovar

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Product Development, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, Brand Management, Service Design, Process Improvement, Business Modeling, Corporate Sustainability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      790 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Innovar tu enseñanza con design thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Needs Assessment, Learning Strategies, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Emory University

      Consulting Tools and Tips

      Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Consulting, Benchmarking, Business Research, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain, Data Modeling, Business Ethics, Business Strategy, Market Trend, Financial Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      348 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Grow Your Business with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II): Johns Hopkins University
    • Generative AI Language Modeling with Transformers: IBM
    • Sustainability Consulting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • International Marketing Entry and Execution: Yonsei University
    • Strategic Technology Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Innovar: Arizona State University

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