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    Develop algorithmic thinking to approach and solve problems systematically. Learn to design efficient algorithms and analyze their complexity.

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Organizational innovation and creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Creativity, Lean Methodologies, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Modeling, Value Propositions

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Geodesign: Change Your World

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Design Thinking, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Community Development, Collaborative Software, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms (I)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Spatial Analysis, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Science

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      离散数学

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computer Networking, Network Analysis, Computational Logic, Probability

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits

      Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Continuous Improvement Process, Product Quality (QA/QC), Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Proactivity, Complex Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Success Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Diseño de Experiencia en Servicios

      Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Customer experience improvement, User Research, Customer experience strategy (CX), Experience Design, Customer Service, Service Improvement, Design Thinking, Expectation Management, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      732 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      AI for Knowledge Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Artificial Neural Networks, Brainstorming, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Workforce Development, Content Creation, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Safety and Security

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Digital Information Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Content, Information Management, Digital Communications, Peer Review, Communication, Data Ethics, Design Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Software Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Game-Theoretic Solution Concept with Spreadsheets

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Spreadsheet Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Comparative Health Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Governance, Organizational Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Organizational innovation and creativity: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Geodesign: Change Your World: The Pennsylvania State University
    • Data Structures and Algorithms (I): Tsinghua University
    • 离散数学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Diseño de Experiencia en Servicios: Universidad Austral
    • AI for Knowledge Workers: University of California, Davis
    • Digital Information Literacy: The State University of New York
    • Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns: Coursera Project Network

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