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      Rice University

      Principles of Computing (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Software Testing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Executive Presence, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Succession Planning, Technical Management, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Delegation Skills, Professional Networking, Strategic Planning, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Business Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Business Strategy, Leadership

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Foundations of Professional Identity

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personal Integrity, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Data Management, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Health Informatics, Relational Databases, SQL

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Creative Problem-Solving, Machine Learning, Information Privacy, Critical Thinking

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      101 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Fundamentals of Building AI Agents

      Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Software Development

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Storyboard using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Animations, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Design and Product, Business, Marketing

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      Peking University

      社会调查与研究方法 (下)Methodologies in Social Research (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Statistical Analysis, Big Data, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Data Mining, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Statistics, Social Sciences, Data Cleansing, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Research Reports, Case Studies, Research Design, Interviewing Skills

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Multichannel Marketing - Email, Content and Mobile Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, HubSpot CRM, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Web Content, Social Media Content, Paid media, Digital Content, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, Marketing, Growth Strategies, Marketing Planning, Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, UI/UX Strategy

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Formadores de Ciudadanía

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Train The Trainer, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Instructional Strategies, Community Development, Intercultural Competence, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Working With Children, Empathy, Collaboration, Decision Making

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Getting Started with Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Time Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Influencing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Computer Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
    • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations of Professional Identity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments: University of Colorado System
    • GenAI for Everyone: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Fundamentals of Building AI Agents: IBM
    • Create a Storyboard using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • 社会调查与研究方法 (下)Methodologies in Social Research (Part 2): Peking University
    • Multichannel Marketing - Email, Content and Mobile Marketing: Simplilearn
    • Formadores de Ciudadanía: Universidad de los Andes

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