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      University of Leeds

      Training and Learning Online

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Personal Development, Communication, Self-Awareness, Technical Communication, Digital Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithms on Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Precision Medicine, Life Sciences

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Innovation, Project Management Software, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Artificial Intelligence, Adaptability, Digital Transformation, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      406 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Peer Review, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Program Development, Computer Programming, Project Design, Simulations, Automation, Algorithms, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Data Cleansing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Edureka

      Getting Started with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Open Source Technology, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Ethics, Data Processing, Natural Language Processing, Scalability, Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Database Systems

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Development, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Application Development, Scientific Visualization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Elements and Principles of Visual Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Design, Media and Communications, Color Theory, Art History, Typography, Creative Thinking, Psychology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Blended Learning, Collaboration, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Higher Education, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      510 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Programación en Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Matplotlib, Python Programming, NumPy, Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Debugging, Data Manipulation, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Scripting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Computer Graphics, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Algebra, Cryptography

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      248 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, IBM Cloud, Algorithms, Data Ethics, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Training and Learning Online: University of Leeds
    • Algorithms on Strings: University of California San Diego
    • Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Getting Started with Generative AI: Edureka
    • Introduction to Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Elements and Principles of Visual Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Programación en Python: Universidad de los Andes

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