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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Proyecto final: Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Planning, Qualitative Research, Survey Creation, Systems Thinking

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edge Impulse

      Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Software, Deep Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Python Programming

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

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      Coursera Project Network

      Fake News Detection with Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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      262 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Harder Side of Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Education and Training, Teaching, Scientific Methods, Communication Strategies, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Instructional Design, Critical Thinking, Communication, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Psychology

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Anti-Racism I

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      284 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to AI for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Fraud detection, Email Security, Threat Detection, Jupyter, Authentications, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning

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      52 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Build AI Apps with ChatGPT, Dall-E, and GPT-4

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Version Control, OpenAI, GitHub, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Generative AI, Web Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Application Security

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

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

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

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      Siemens

      Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Solution Architecture, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Verification And Validation, Functional Requirement, Cloud Computing

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Technology Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Business Transformation, Product Development, Customer Insights, Organizational Strategy, Service Design, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Product Management, Team Leadership, Customer Analysis

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Managing the New Product Development Process

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Design, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Prototyping, Market Research, Ideation, Target Market, Product Requirements, Wireframing, Customer Insights

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      10 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      AI Concepts and Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Business Risk Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Proyecto final: Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning:Ā Edge Impulse
    • Fake News Detection with Machine Learning:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • The Harder Side of Science Communication :Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Anti-Racism I:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to AI for Cybersecurity:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Build AI Apps with ChatGPT, Dall-E, and GPT-4:Ā Scrimba
    • Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python):Ā University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering:Ā Siemens
    • Strategic Technology Management:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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