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      Coursera Project Network

      TypeScript Control Structures

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI in Action: From Theory to Real-World Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Finance, Emerging Technologies, Financial Services, Analysis, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Managing the New Product Development Process

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Engineering Management, Product Management, Market Research, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Innovation, Product Requirements, Target Market, Mockups, Wireframing, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Creativity, Customer Insights

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Online Influence and Persuasion

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Analysis, Facebook, Social Sciences, Research, Data Collection, Sociology, Data Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Application Programming Interface (API), Psychology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Design and innovation of business model

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Architecture, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Business Process, Systems Thinking, Presentations, Media and Communications, Business Analysis, Business Research, Market Opportunities, Data Visualization, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Python Fundamentals for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Python Programming, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Animations, Development Environment

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Cultural Diversity, Program Evaluation, Training Programs, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Web Applications, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Xbox

      Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Mockups, Usability Testing, Wireframing, User Experience, Product Design, User Centered Design, User Feedback, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Text Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Unstructured Data, Marketing Analytics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms, Tensorflow, Text Mining, Machine Learning Methods, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Semantic Web, Marketing, Statistical Methods, Data Structures

      Build toward a degree

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Leeds

      An Introduction to Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Data Security

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Marketing Analysts: Innovate Marketing Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Campaign Management, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Data Ethics, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • TypeScript Control Structures: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI in Action: From Theory to Real-World Impact: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Managing the New Product Development Process: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Online Influence and Persuasion: Johns Hopkins University
    • Design and innovation of business model: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Python Fundamentals for Designers: University of Michigan
    • Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces: Wesleyan University
    • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy: University of California San Diego
    • Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals: Xbox
    • Text Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder

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