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      Lund University

      AI, Business & the Future of Work

      Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Development, Risk Management, Business Strategies, Automation, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Data Ethics

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Aprender

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Quick Learning, Willingness To Learn, Lifelong Learning, Mental Concentration, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Mindedness, Critical Thinking, Productivity, Motivational Skills

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Needs Assessment, Learning Styles, Problem Solving, Diversity Awareness, Communication

      4.1
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      IBM

      Generative AI Engineering with LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, User Interface (UI), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Application Development, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Data Ethics, Feature Engineering

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Liderazgo efectivo para el siglo XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Systems Thinking, Teamwork, Discussion Facilitation, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Rapport Building, Resilience, Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, Leadership, Courage, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Ethics, Experimentation, Social Skills, Empathy, Leadership Development, Mindfulness

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Logic

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Problem Solving, Technology Solutions, Relational Databases, Verification And Validation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      University of Minnesota

      Information​ ​Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Business Systems, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, IT Management, Organizational Change, Business Analysis, Change Management, Business Technologies, Process Analysis, Technology Strategies, Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Transformation, Project Management, Critical Thinking

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      University of Pennsylvania

      AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Big Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Data Management, Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks

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      SAP

      SAP Professional Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Enterprise Resource Planning, Consulting, SAP Applications, Business Consulting, Technical Consulting, Project Implementation, Business Technologies, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Waterfall Methodology, System Implementation, Business Transformation, Presentations

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      The Digital Marketing Revolution

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Digital Marketing, MarTech, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Channel, Marketing Strategies, Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Business Transformation, Customer experience improvement, Innovation

      Build toward a degree

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      Lund University

      Sustainable Cities and Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Land Management, Economic Development, Systems Thinking, Environment, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Public Policies, Business Modeling, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Visionary, Economics, Environmental Science, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Probability & Statistics, NumPy, Statistics, Jupyter, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • AI, Business & the Future of Work: Lund University
    • Aprender: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Instructional Design Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Generative AI Engineering with LLMs: IBM
    • Liderazgo efectivo para el siglo XXI: Universidad de los Andes
    • Introduction to Logic: Stanford University
    • Information​ ​Systems: University of Minnesota
    • AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists: University of Pennsylvania
    • SAP Professional Fundamentals: SAP
    • The Digital Marketing Revolution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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