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      Columbia University

      Features and Boundaries

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Financial Statements

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Cash Flows, Annual Reports, Business Acumen, Financial Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a las humanidades digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Open Source Technology, Human Computer Interaction, Digital Design, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Community Development, Data Mapping, Liberal Arts, Project Planning, Data Analysis Software, Research Methodologies, Intellectual Property, Computational Thinking, Computer Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      West Virginia University

      Sales Force Management

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Sales Training, Sales Management, Talent Recruitment, Sales, Employee Training, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Interviewing Skills, Job Analysis, Performance Measurement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      KI für alle

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Team Building, Data Ethics, Data Science, Business Transformation, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Sales, Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Transfer Learning for NLP with TensorFlow Hub

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Software Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Wesleyan University

      Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Cultural Diversity, Training Programs, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Introduction to Engineering Design

      Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Engineering Practices, Simulation and Simulation Software, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Creativity, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Innovation, User Centered Design, Analytical Skills, User Feedback, Emerging Technologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care

      Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Triage, Health Disparities, Patient-centered Care, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Patient Communication, Care Coordination, Health Care, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Discussion Facilitation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Palo Alto Networks

      Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, DevSecOps, Software As A Service, Network Security, Cloud Applications, Public Cloud, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Firewall, Serverless Computing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Containerization, Data Centers, Virtualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Features and Boundaries: Columbia University
    • Financial Statements: Duke University
    • Introducción a las humanidades digitales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Sales Force Management: West Virginia University
    • KI für alle: DeepLearning.AI
    • Transfer Learning for NLP with TensorFlow Hub: Coursera Project Network
    • Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces: Wesleyan University
    • Introduction to Engineering Design : Starweaver
    • A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care: University of Michigan

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