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      Siemens

      Introduction to Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Technologies, Automation, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Technology Strategies, Product Design, Emerging Technologies, Wireless Networks, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Exploratorium

      Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Course Development, Creativity, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction

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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Treatment Planning, Medical Imaging, Natural Language Processing, Decision Support Systems

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'innovation managériale en pratique

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Management Training And Development, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Business Management, Process Development, Leadership Studies, Adaptability, Employee Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      485 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · 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: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Live Streaming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Wharton Business Foundations Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Peer Review, Analysis, Business Planning, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Case Studies, Project Design, Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Business, Consumer Behaviour, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting

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

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      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

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

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      Scrimba

      Learn AI Agents

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, User Interface (UI), LLM Application, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
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      University of Colorado System

      Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, File Management, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      ESG for All

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Strategic Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Prioritization, Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Adaptability, Governance, Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Compliance Management, Advocacy, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Columbia University

      University Studies for Student Veterans

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Writing, Growth Mindedness, Higher Education, Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Digital Transformation: Siemens
    • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
    • Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare : Coursera Instructor Network
    • L'innovation managériale en pratique: ESSEC Business School
    • Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Wharton Business Foundations Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
    • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
    • Learn AI Agents: Scrimba
    • Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers: University of Colorado System

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