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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Market, Peer Review, Project Design, Business Mathematics, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Economics, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      865 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Code Review, Debugging, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Artificial Neural Networks, Interactive Learning, AI Personalization, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Deep Learning, Program Development, Maintainability, Automation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Information Privacy

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Managers du changement

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Performance Management, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Behavior Management, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Prioritization, Resource Allocation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      299 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Causal Inference

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Estimation, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Experimentation, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Decision Making

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Security Engineering, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Scalability, Interoperability, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Resolución de problemas por búsqueda

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Problem Management, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Accenture

      Start Your Lifelong Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Willingness To Learn, Communication, Stress Management, Resilience, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Generative AI, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Data Ethics, Data Synthesis, ChatGPT, User Experience, Artificial Intelligence, User Centered Design, Innovation, Usability Testing, Prompt Engineering, Interactive Learning, AI Personalization, Information Privacy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Healthcare Data Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Data Compilation, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Records, Data Quality, Medical Terminology, Big Data, Interoperability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Habilidades de negociación y comunicación efectiva

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Empathy, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Finance for Everyone: Decisions: McMaster University
    • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics
    • Managers du changement: ESSEC Business School
    • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University
    • Causal Inference: Columbia University
    • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden
    • Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems: The University of Sydney
    • Resolución de problemas por búsqueda: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Start Your Lifelong Learning: Accenture
    • Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI: Fractal Analytics

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