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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Constructive Feedback, Planning, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Analytical Skills, Reliability, Goal Setting, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      412 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Productivity, Generative AI, Personal Development, AI Personalization, Automation, Problem Solving, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Quantitative Research

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Survey Creation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Quality Control, Market Research, Target Market, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Market Opportunities, Marketing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Business English: Finance and Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Influencing, Negotiation, Purchasing, Leadership, Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, English Language, Financial Forecasting, Business Economics, Financial Auditing, Business Writing, Literacy, Budgeting, Communication Strategies, Finance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      616 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Adaptability, Human Centered Design, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Computer Programming, Problem Management, Functional Design, Debugging, System Design and Implementation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Budgeting essentials and development

      Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Marketing Budgets, Operating Budget, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cost Control, Business Planning, Financial Data, Financial Reporting, Production Planning, Variance Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Revenue Forecasting, Working Capital, Forecasting, Resource Allocation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas - Proyecto Final

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Stakeholder Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Business Modeling, Proposal Development, Project Design, New Product Development, Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Resource Allocation, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Budgeting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Research for Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Communication, Influencing, Research, Training and Development, Complex Problem Solving, Change Management, Systems Thinking, Research Methodologies, Strategic Partnership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Startup Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Ideation, Innovation, Risk Management, Creativity, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Business Risk Management, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Presentations, Market Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Market Analysis, Product Development, Adaptability, Financial Planning, Financial Statement Analysis, Product Roadmaps, Lifelong Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Management Skills for International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Team Building, Organizational Change, Team Management, Change Management, Motivational Skills, People Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Communication, Employee Performance Management, Business Communication, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Management, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

    • Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All: Vanderbilt University
    • Quantitative Research: University of California, Davis
    • Business English: Finance and Economics: Arizona State University
    • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
    • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
    • Budgeting essentials and development: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas - Proyecto Final: Arizona State University
    • The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior : University of Rochester
    • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town

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