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    • U

      University of Virginia

      The Economics of AI

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Automation, Labor Relations, Emerging Technologies, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Production Process

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Mastering Program Management: Strategy to Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management, Resource Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Governance, Project Management, Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Team Building, Procurement, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Project Portfolio Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Operational Analysis, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Programming with Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Scripting, Solution Design, Creativity, Event-Driven Programming, Data Storage

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      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

    • A

      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

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Kennesaw State University

      Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Communication, Social Skills, Negotiation, Professionalism, Writing, Business Writing, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Colaboración dinámica

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Team Management, Risk Management, Planning, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Technology Solutions, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Vector Database Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, NoSQL, Databases, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Data Store, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Natural Language Processing, Apache Cassandra, Text Mining, Generative AI, Database Management Systems, Node.JS, Image Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Import/Export

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      当代应用心理学

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Organizational Effectiveness, Occupational Safety And Health, Mental Health, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, People Management, Behavioral Health, Market Research, Leadership, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Scientific Methods, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      X

      Xbox

      Xbox Product Manager

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Product Planning, User Interface (UI), Competitive Analysis, Product Roadmaps, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Stakeholder Management, Market Research, Product Management, Design Thinking, Mockups, Consumer Behaviour, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Market Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Quality Assurance and Control

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Gestión de Proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Project Controls, Quality Monitoring, Change Management, Knowledge Transfer, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      215 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Economics of AI: University of Virginia
    • Mastering Program Management: Strategy to Certification: SkillUp EdTech
    • Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Resolución de problemas por búsqueda: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Start Your Lifelong Learning: Accenture
    • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
    • Colaboración dinámica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Vector Database Fundamentals: IBM
    • 当代应用心理学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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