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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Environmental Issue, Biology, Estimation, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Taxonomy, Data Collection, Laboratory Research, Infectious Diseases, Research Methodologies, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI for Medical Prognosis

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Statistical Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Decision Tree Learning, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Deep Learning

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      787 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Economics, Research, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Mathematical Modeling

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Algorithms, Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Java, Java Programming, Computational Thinking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Testing

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      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Managing as a Coach

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, People Management, Leadership and Management, Mentorship, People Development, Professional Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Communication, Adaptability

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Motivation, Leadership, Psychology, Decision Making, Adaptability, Behavior Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Anticorrupción: Introducción a conceptos y perspectiva práctica

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Public Administration, Accountability, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Governance, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Political Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Performance Measurement

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Omnichannel Retail Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Human Capital, Supply Chain, Compensation Management, Supply Chain Management, Digital Transformation, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Training, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, E-Commerce, Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Business-To-Consumer, Branding, Performance Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      392 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Coding Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Communication, Program Development, Computational Logic, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Technical Communication, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

      The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Production Process, Operational Efficiency, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Service Improvement, Organizational Change, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Waste Minimization, Quality Control

      4.7
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      820 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Development of Secure Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Web Services, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Public Key Infrastructure, Computer Systems, Network Security, Real Time Data, Cryptography, System Requirements, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Software Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Verification And Validation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Pensamiento sistémico

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Conceptual Design, Network Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Control Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity: Rice University
    • AI for Medical Prognosis : DeepLearning.AI
    • Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries: University of Cape Town
    • Algorithms, Part I: Princeton University
    • Managing as a Coach: University of California, Davis
    • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Anticorrupción: Introducción a conceptos y perspectiva práctica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Omnichannel Retail Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
    • Coding Interview Preparation: Meta
    • The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

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