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      SAS

      Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Experimentation, Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Innovation, Productivity, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Data Ethics, Personal Development, Prompt Engineering, Culture Transformation, Human Machine Interfaces, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Problem Solving, Risk Management Framework

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Creativity, Music History, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Presentations, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Resilience, Music, Contract Negotiation, Lawsuits, Legal Proceedings, Business, Social Media, Revenue Management, Digital Content

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Apache Spark, Big Data, Middleware, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Apache Hadoop, Data Storage Technologies, Data Centers, File Systems, Deep Learning, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Network Architecture, Containerization, Amazon S3, Software-Defined Networking

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      TensorFlow: Advanced Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Distributed Computing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Machine Learning Methods, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Network Model, Unsupervised Learning, Network Architecture, Performance Tuning, Data Processing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Innovation Management

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Brainstorming, Ideation, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Business Strategy, Project Implementation, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Lean Methodologies, Decision Making, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Economics, Critical Thinking, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI for Medical Diagnosis

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Data Processing, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Validation, Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Radiology, Deep Learning, Statistics, Tensorflow, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning

      4.7
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      2K reviews

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      Princeton University

      Algorithms, Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Java, Java Programming, Computational Thinking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Testing

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 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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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP: SAS
    • Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • Music Business: Berklee
    • Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation: American Museum of Natural History
    • Cloud Computing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • TensorFlow: Advanced Techniques: DeepLearning.AI
    • Innovation Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science: Dartmouth College
    • AI for Medical Diagnosis: DeepLearning.AI
    • Algorithms, Part I: Princeton University

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