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    Results for "independent thinking"

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Strategic Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Technology Strategies, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Market Share

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, English Language, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Communication, Organizational Skills, Planning, Analytical Skills, Detail Oriented, Stress Management, Creativity

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      AI Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Human Machine Interfaces, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Usability, Data Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Market Opportunities, Project Management, Product Design, Product Management, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      De-Mystifying Mindfulness

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Mental Concentration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trauma Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Materiality of ESG Factors

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Strategy, Risk Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Equities, Investment Management, Succession Planning, Investments, Compensation Management, Financial Management, Business Ethics, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Financial Market, Finance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Combinatorics, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Biostatistics, Data Quality, Statistical Inference, R Programming, Public Health, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Epidemiology, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Customer Service Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Customer Service, Technical Support, Resource Management, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Building, Active Listening, Communication, Writing and Editing, Technical Communication, Process Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CentraleSupélec

      On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Creative Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      University of Washington

      Computational Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Network Model, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Neurology, Unsupervised Learning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Information Architecture, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Decision Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Personal Development, Leadership, Professionalism, Persuasive Communication, Business Leadership, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Personal Integrity, Conflict Management, Initiative and Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Lifelong Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Machine Design Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Estimation, Reliability, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Strategic Management: Copenhagen Business School
    • Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening: University of California, Irvine
    • AI Product Management: Duke University
    • De-Mystifying Mindfulness: Universiteit Leiden
    • The Materiality of ESG Factors: University of Pennsylvania
    • Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science: University of California San Diego
    • Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health: Imperial College London
    • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
    • On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1: CentraleSupélec
    • Computational Neuroscience: University of Washington

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