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      Princeton University

      Paradoxes of War

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Security Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      696 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage Technologies, Deep Learning, Cloud Computing, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Real Time Data, Machine Learning, NoSQL, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Scalability

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Linear Regression with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, NumPy, Python Programming, Data Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      431 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Toronto

      Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      729 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Digital Business

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Digital Transformation, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Assets, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Transformation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Business Management, Business Technologies, Innovation, Knowledge Transfer, Emerging Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Prompt Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas

      Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      606 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Action Oriented, Environment, Systems Thinking, Planning, Personal Development, Willingness To Learn, Social Sciences, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Simulations, Research, Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Generative AI, Customer Engagement, Solution Design, Business Solutions, Business Process Automation, Business Analysis, Business Process, Innovation, Data Strategy, Business Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategies, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Performance Metric, Automation, Business Risk Management, Business Process Management, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Management Communication 管理沟通

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication, Business Communication, Negotiation, Writing, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Team Oriented, Business Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Drones for Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Data Ethics, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Geospatial Information and Technology, Research, Data Management, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
    • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Linear Regression with Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
    • Digital Business: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python: Vanderbilt University
    • Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas: Curtis Institute of Music
    • Learning for a Sustainable Future: The University of Edinburgh
    • Computational Social Science Methods: University of California, Davis
    • Generative AI in Business: University of Michigan

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