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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Generative AI, Training and Development, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Employee Retention, Information Privacy

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Problem Solving, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Physical Science, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Corporate Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Initiative and Leadership, Target Market, Business Strategy, Value Propositions

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google Agile Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Project Coordination, Sprint Planning, Project Management, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Prioritization, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Estimation, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      History of Mental Illness

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Pharmacotherapy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Corporate Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Employee Engagement, Target Audience, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Social Media Management, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Telecommuting, Customer Communications Management, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model, Machine Learning, Financial Market, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      243 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainability for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Procurement, Business Operations, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Climate Change Mitigation, Supply Chain Management, Systems Thinking, Communication

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Managing Human Capital in Retail

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Management, Workforce Management, Team Motivation, Compensation Management, Employee Performance Management, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Applied Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Habilidades humanas y de negocios para negociar

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Needs Assessment, Empathy, Customer Insights, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      325 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Toolkit

      Skills you'll gain: Health Assessment, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Collection, Report Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI: Board Infinity
    • Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics : Rice University
    • Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Google Agile Essentials: Google
    • History of Mental Illness: Wesleyan University
    • Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
    • Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
    • Sustainability for Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Managing Human Capital in Retail: University of Pennsylvania
    • Applied Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego

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