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      IBM

      Vector Database Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, NoSQL, Large Language Modeling, MongoDB, AI Personalization, PostgreSQL, Database Systems, Data Import/Export, Databases, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Apache Cassandra, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT Meal Planning: Effortlessly Plan and Cook with AI

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Cooking, Generative AI, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Productivity, Planning, Time Management, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Analytical Skills, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Data Management, Prompt Engineering, Integrated Development Environments

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Environment and Resource Management, Empowerment, Mitigation, Action Oriented, Decision Making, Collaboration, Planning

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      195 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Management, Timelines, Project Schedules, Project Management Software, Milestones (Project Management), Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning, Scheduling, Resource Allocation

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Patient Flow, Quality Improvement, Safety Assurance, Clinical Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Conflict Management, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Systems Of Measurement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Estimación de la línea base de tiempos y costos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Timelines, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Budget Management, Scope Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Using Design to Generate Innovative Business Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Architecture, Business Modeling, Innovation, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Process Analysis, Market Opportunities, User Experience, Customer experience improvement, Prototyping, Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Program Evaluation, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Cultural Responsiveness, Research Design, Collaboration, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Fundamentals of Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Organizational Structure, Business Process Reengineering, Game Theory, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business, Job Analysis, Problem Solving

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

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Alternative Payment Models

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Payment Systems, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Performance Measurement, Accountability, Financial Controls, Program Implementation, Care Coordination, Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

    • Vector Database Fundamentals: IBM
    • ChatGPT Meal Planning: Effortlessly Plan and Cook with AI: Vanderbilt University
    • AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction: University of Michigan
    • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
    • Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans: Coursera Project Network
    • Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII): Johns Hopkins University
    • Estimación de la línea base de tiempos y costos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Using Design to Generate Innovative Business Solutions: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds

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