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      The University of Hong Kong

      Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Analytical Skills, Literacy, Research, Trustworthiness, Digital Communications, Reliability, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      University of Lausanne

      Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Social Sciences, Culture, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Sociology, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Arbitration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.6
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      IE Business School

      From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Production Planning, Brand Strategy, Branding, Marketing Communications, Proposal Development, Marketing, Creative Design, Storytelling, Brand Awareness, Presentations, Value Propositions, Ideation, Campaign Management, Persona Development, Target Audience

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Regulations, Environment Health And Safety, Systems Thinking, Peer Review, Environment, Environmental Policy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Justice, Environmental Laws, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Health, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Sanitation, Risk Analysis, Energy and Utilities

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      IE Business School

      Critical Perspectives on Management

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Corporate Strategy, Performance Management, Business Strategy, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Business, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Decision Making, Storytelling, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis

      4.8
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      University of Minnesota

      Lean Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Kanban Principles, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Process Improvement, Software Development, Product Development, Software Development Methodologies, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      University of Cape Town

      Research for Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Communication, Influencing, Research, Training and Development, Complex Problem Solving, Change Management, Systems Thinking, Research Methodologies, Strategic Partnership

      4.8
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      Starweaver

      IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Performance Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Requirements, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Management, Business Process Improvement, Stakeholder Communications, Verification And Validation, Governance, Business Strategies, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving

      4.8
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      University of Leeds

      Innovation Management: Winning in the Age of Disruption

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Intellectual Property, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, New Product Development, Business Process, Business Risk Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling

      4.9
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      University of London

      International Business Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Market Share, Business, Business Analysis, Product Strategy, Analysis, Business Modeling, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.7
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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Strategic Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Innovation, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      University of London

      Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, General Mathematics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Logical Reasoning

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      245 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens: The University of Hong Kong
    • Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences: University of Lausanne
    • From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories: IE Business School
    • Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Critical Perspectives on Management: IE Business School
    • Lean Software Development: University of Minnesota
    • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town
    • IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysisâ„¢ (ECBAâ„¢) Exam Prep: Starweaver
    • Innovation Management: Winning in the Age of Disruption: University of Leeds
    • International Business Environment: University of London

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