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    Master creative thinking strategies to generate innovative ideas. Learn methods to enhance creativity in personal and professional contexts.

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      University of Houston

      Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Teaching, Collaboration, Technology Solutions, Innovation, Communication, Web Applications, Creative Design, Technology Strategies, Content Management, Digital Communications, Document Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Linear Regression with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, NumPy, Python Programming, Data Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      431 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Toronto

      Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      729 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage Technologies, Deep Learning, Cloud Computing, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Real Time Data, Machine Learning, NoSQL, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Scalability

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Paradoxes of War

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Security Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      696 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Conociendo Canva, tu nueva herramienta de diseño favorita

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Creative Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Simulations, Research, Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Action Oriented, Environment, Systems Thinking, Planning, Personal Development, Willingness To Learn, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Management Communication 管理沟通

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Public Speaking, Team Management, Negotiation, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Sales Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Digital Business

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Digital Transformation, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Assets, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Transformation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Strategy, Performance Analysis, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Business Management, Business Technologies, Knowledge Transfer, Emerging Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools: University of Houston
    • Linear Regression with Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
    • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
    • Conociendo Canva, tu nueva herramienta de diseño favorita: Coursera Project Network
    • Computational Social Science Methods: University of California, Davis
    • Learning for a Sustainable Future: The University of Edinburgh
    • Management Communication 管理沟通: Peking University
    • Sales Strategy: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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