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      Pearson

      Programming Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Image Quality, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Management, Performance Metric, Risk Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      YOLO-NAS + v8 Full-Stack Computer Vision Course

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Mobile Development, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Flask (Web Framework), Application Development, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Containerization, User Interface (UI), Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, Web Services, Spring Boot, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, MongoDB, UI Components, JSON, NoSQL, Application Development, Data Access

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Software Testing, Problem Solving

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Improving Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Cooperation, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Building, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Problem Solving

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

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      Packt

      5S - Become a Certified 5S Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Customer experience improvement, Overcoming Objections, Culture Transformation, Program Implementation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cleanliness, Goal Setting, Auditing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Change Management, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media, Hospitality and Food Services, Design Thinking, Brand Marketing, Service Management, Customer experience improvement, Digital Marketing, Design, Social Media Management, Prototyping, Content Marketing, Leadership, Search Engine Optimization

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Sequences, Time Series and Prediction

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Forecasting, Data Processing, Machine Learning

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Commercialization, Product Planning, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, New Product Development, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Ideation, Sales Presentation, Product Development, Team Building, Product Strategy, Capital Markets, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Programming Generative AI: Pearson
    • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto
    • YOLO-NAS + v8 Full-Stack Computer Vision Course: Packt
    • Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University
    • Improving Communication Skills: University of Pennsylvania
    • Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making: Starweaver
    • 5S - Become a Certified 5S Specialist: Packt
    • Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation: Starweaver

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