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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ingenuity, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Research, Self-Awareness

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Algorithms, Scripting, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Business Planning, Resource Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Acumen, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Financial Data, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Budgeting

      4.6
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Natural Language Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Presentations, Data Science, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Data Analysis, Job Analysis, Applicant Tracking Systems, Problem Solving, Communication, Python Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      308 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      AI for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Fraud detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Email Security, System Design and Implementation, Network Security, Jupyter, Authentications, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Software

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Amazon Web Services

      Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Business Risk Management, Governance

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

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

    • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
    • Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python): University of Michigan
    • Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning: IBM
    • Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
    • AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
    • Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI: Board Infinity
    • Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: Amazon Web Services
    • Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope: University of Leeds

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