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      University of Minnesota

      Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Taxonomy, Machine Learning Algorithms, System Design and Implementation, Applied Machine Learning, Business Metrics, Performance Testing, Data Synthesis, Solution Design, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Advanced Mathematics, Analysis, Statistical Methods, Persona (User Experience), Dimensionality Reduction, Computational Thinking, Systems Design, A/B Testing, Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Transformation of the Global Food System

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Nutrition and Diet, Systems Thinking, Environment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economic Development, Community Development, Public Policies, Innovation

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

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      University of Geneva

      Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Policy, Spatial Data Analysis, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

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

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      University of Alberta

      Prediction and Control with Function Approximation

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      838 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Business Growth Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Business Valuation, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Trend Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      695 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI For Medical Treatment

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Medical Science and Research, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      524 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Advanced Data Structures in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Network Model, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managing the Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, People Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Change Management, Influencing, Culture, Strategic Thinking, People Analytics

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Accountability, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      667 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Creativity, Innovation and Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Open Mindset, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity, Curiosity, Cultural Diversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Collaboration, Experimentation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      797 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Liderazgo y habilidades de negociación

      Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Empathy, Social Skills, Performance Management, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Critical Thinking, Non-Verbal Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Successful Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Mentorship, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Business Relationship Management

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

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

    • Recommender Systems: University of Minnesota
    • Transformation of the Global Food System: University of Copenhagen
    • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva
    • Prediction and Control with Function Approximation: University of Alberta
    • Business Growth Strategy: University of Virginia
    • AI For Medical Treatment: DeepLearning.AI
    • Advanced Data Structures in Java: University of California San Diego
    • Managing the Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester
    • Creativity, Innovation and Transformation: The Pennsylvania State University

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