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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Cross-Functional Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Collaboration, Cooperation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Leadership, Relationship Building, Empathy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Communications and High-Speed Signals with Raspberry Pi

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electronic Components, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Science and Research, Research Design, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Building Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Design, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Environmental Resource Management, Public Affairs, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Case Studies

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      z/Architecture Assembler Language Part 1: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Computer Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Systems Architecture, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Microservices, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google App Engine, Google Cloud Platform, DevOps, API Design, Network Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, System Design and Implementation, Load Balancing, Service Design, Scalability, System Monitoring

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Goldman Sachs

      Haz Crecer Tu Negocio con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Business Development, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Goal Setting, Market Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Networking 101

      Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Software

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California San Diego

      Meaningful Predictive Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Methods, Test Data, Natural Language Processing

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Peer Review, Team Management, Independent Thinking, Personal Development, Empathy, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking, Mentorship, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, People Management, Leadership Development, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      The Ideation Process

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Process Mapping, Sprint Planning, Business Analysis, User Research, AI Product Strategy, Interviewing Skills, Value Propositions, Customer Insights, Prioritization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Writing for Business Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Organizational Structure, Vocabulary, Grammar, Concision, English Language, Target Audience, Organizational Skills, Editing, Press Releases

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Cross-Functional Collaboration: University of Colorado System
    • Communications and High-Speed Signals with Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
    • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
    • z/Architecture Assembler Language Part 1: The Basics: IBM
    • Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Haz Crecer Tu Negocio con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Networking 101: Google Cloud
    • Meaningful Predictive Modeling: University of California San Diego
    • Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback: University of Michigan

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