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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithms on Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Text Mining, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Strategy and Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Issue, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Policy, Business Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      564 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Balance Sheet, Risk Mitigation, Income Statement, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Inventory Management System, Capital Budgeting, Working Capital, Risk Analysis, Business Metrics, Risk Management, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Unilever

      Supply Chain Management and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Management System, Supplier Management, Risk Management, Logistics, Business Operations, Corporate Sustainability, Transportation Operations, Analytics, Enterprise Security, Financial Forecasting, Scheduling, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Data Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      429 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success

      Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Entrepreneurship, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Business Development, Business Strategies, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Business Risk Management, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      933 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Approche agile et design thinking

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Agile Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Product Development, User Research, Persona Development, Usability Testing, Team Building, User Centered Design, Value Propositions, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Pensamiento científico

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Creative Thinking, Research, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Curiosity, Social Sciences, Decision Making, Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cultural Diversity, World History

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Data Structures, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Computer Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      926 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Teamwork, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Team Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      800 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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 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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      724 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 2

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Algorithms on Strings: University of California San Diego
    • Strategy and Sustainability: IESE Business School
    • Financial Management: Duke University
    • Supply Chain Management and Analytics: Unilever
    • Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success : Michigan State University
    • Approche agile et design thinking: University of Virginia
    • Pensamiento científico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Algorithms for DNA Sequencing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success: IBM
    • Prediction and Control with Function Approximation: University of Alberta

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