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      Michigan State University

      The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Brainstorming, Innovation, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Business Solutions, Business Strategies, Customer Insights, Curiosity, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Customer Analysis, User Feedback, Interviewing Skills

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Consulting Presentations and Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Presentations, Data Storytelling, Executive Presence, Data Visualization Software, Consulting, Storytelling, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Persuasive Communication, Concision, Prioritization, Expectation Management

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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      244 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Administración para obtener resultados

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Management, Operational Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting, Market Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      606 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Storytelling, Self-Awareness, Trustworthiness, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Gen AI Foundational Models for NLP & Language Understanding

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Computer Vision for Engineering and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Anomaly Detection, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Simulations, Medical Imaging, Matlab, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Algorithms, Data Validation, Performance Tuning

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Strategy & Economic Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Global Marketing, Operating Cost, Target Market, Price Negotiation, Economics, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Adaptability, Team Leadership

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Academic Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Journals, Blogs, Research Reports, Policy Analysis, Research and Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Modeling, Reinforcement Learning, Regression Analysis

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University
    • Strategic Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • International Business Environment: University of London
    • Consulting Presentations and Storytelling: Emory University
    • Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London
    • Administración para obtener resultados: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed : University of Michigan
    • Gen AI Foundational Models for NLP & Language Understanding: IBM
    • Computer Vision for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
    • Strategy & Economic Analysis: Illinois Tech

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