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    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Molecular Biology, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Life Sciences, Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, File Management, Operating Systems, Program Development, Debugging

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      I

      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      The Art and Science of Economic Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Governance, Program Implementation, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      SkillUp EdTech

      Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Negotiation, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Scheduling, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      150 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Imperial College London

      Participatory Approaches in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Patient Education and Support, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Data Collection

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • R

      Rice University

      Physics of Oscillators and Waves

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Vibrations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Arizona State University

      Resolving and Transforming Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Follow Through, Problem Solving, Honesty, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Equipment Design, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      46 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Institute for the Future

      Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Simulations, Virtual Reality, Empathy, Personal Development, Innovation, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      Dartmouth College

      Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Analysis, Goal Setting, Risk Analysis, Cognitive flexibility

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

      Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Quality, Data Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Jupyter, Data Validation, Machine Learning, Business Operations, Data Cleansing, Product Lifecycle Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Transformation, Operational Analysis, Verification And Validation, Business Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting for Business Decision Making: Measurement and Operational Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Accounting, Business Metrics, Operational Analysis, Product Management, Operational Efficiency, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Operations Management, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Cost Management, Analysis, Sales

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V): University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • The Art and Science of Economic Policy: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership : SkillUp EdTech
    • Participatory Approaches in Public Health: Imperial College London
    • Physics of Oscillators and Waves: Rice University
    • Resolving and Transforming Conflict : Arizona State University
    • Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future: Institute for the Future
    • Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science: Dartmouth College

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