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    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Systems Thinking In Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      935 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      التفكير الناقد | Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Self-Motivation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Wireframing, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      74K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Critical thinking: reasoned decision making

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Research, Complex Problem Solving, Constructive Feedback, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, User Experience, Problem Solving, Experimentation, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      415 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Project Planning: Putting It All Together

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Risk Management, Cost Management, Budgeting, Estimation, Timelines, Procurement, Strategic Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      14K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Connected Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Building, Professional Development, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Action Oriented, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Complex Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      715 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      IBM AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Supervised Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Natural Language Processing, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      21K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Supervised Learning, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Debugging, Performance Tuning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      146K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Program Development, Network Model, Bioinformatics, Operations Research, Data Storage, Development Testing, Test Engineering, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Test Case, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Epidemiology, Software Testing, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Agentic systems, Productivity, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Business Transformation, Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Technology Strategies, Productivity Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Cambridge

      The science of mind and decision making

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Imaging, Special Education, Human Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Psychiatry

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • التفكير الناقد | Critical Thinking: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
    • Critical thinking: reasoned decision making: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
    • Project Planning: Putting It All Together: Google
    • Connected Leadership: Yale University
    • IBM AI Engineering: IBM
    • Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego

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