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      EIT Digital

      Approximation Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Operations Research, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Operational Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, Business Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Exploratorium

      Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Prototyping, Experimentation, Creativity, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Engineering Design Process, Creative Problem-Solving, Research, Construction

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Team Performance Management, Empathy, Peer Review, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Personal Development, Performance Review, Collaboration, Team Motivation, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Tactfulness, Mentorship, Solution Delivery, Relationship Building, People Management, Leadership Development, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Contemporary Issues in World Politics

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, International Finance, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Safety and Security, European History, Security Strategy, Crisis Intervention, Economic Development, Conflict Management, Demography, Economics, Governance, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Emory University

      Marketing Channel Benefits

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Go To Market Strategy, Market Research, B2B Sales, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Resource Allocation, Innovation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Risks to Crop Production in Agriculture

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Lease Contracts, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Property and Real Estate, Legal Risk, Risk Analysis, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environment and Resource Management, Production Process, Cash Flows, Market Dynamics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Cybersecurity for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Data Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Human Factors (Security), Personally Identifiable Information, Internet Of Things, Information Privacy, Problem Solving, Communication

      Build toward a degree

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get Started with Airtable

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Workflow Management, Dashboard, Project Management, Timelines, Database Design, Kanban Principles, Database Software, Real Time Data, Leadership, Problem Solving

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EIT Digital

      Geometric Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Data Structures, Spatial Analysis, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Applied Mathematics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Negotiation, Scaled Agile Framework, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Prioritization, Conflict Management, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Agile Methodology, Scope Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Controls, Problem Solving

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      L&T EduTech

      Power System Stability

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Three-Phase, Control Systems, High Voltage, Power Electronics, Reliability, Low Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Differential Equations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Approximation Algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal: University of Colorado System
    • Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms: Exploratorium
    • Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback: University of Michigan
    • Contemporary Issues in World Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Marketing Channel Benefits: Emory University
    • Risks to Crop Production in Agriculture: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Get Started with Airtable: Coursera Project Network
    • Geometric Algorithms: EIT Digital

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