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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Analytics Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Care, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Quantitative Research, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Peer Review, Data Collection, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI Engineering with LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative AI Agents, Natural Language Processing, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), ChatGPT, Data Pipelines, Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining, Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Application Development, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Semantic Web, Reinforcement Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      636 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      The Language of Design: Form and Meaning

      Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Peer Review, Typography, Creative Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      895 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Safety Training, Collaboration, Teamwork, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Healthcare Ethics, Accountability, Risk Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      446 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XML DTD Training

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Technical Documentation, Data Integrity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Pre-Calculus

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, Algebra, General Mathematics, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Derivatives, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      570 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Jetson Nano Starter to Pro - A Computer Vision Course

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Deep Learning, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Application Deployment, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Personally Identifiable Information, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Enterprise Security, Encryption, User Accounts, Security Awareness, Safety and Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Innovation, Project Management Software, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Artificial Intelligence, Adaptability, Digital Transformation, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      409 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Immediate Digital Employee Feedback with SnapEval

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, User Feedback, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Registration, Employee Engagement, Internal Communications, Digital Communications, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Healthcare Analytics Essentials : Northeastern University
    • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University
    • Generative AI Engineering with LLMs: IBM
    • The Language of Design: Form and Meaning: California Institute of the Arts
    • Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II): Johns Hopkins University
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 4: Pearson
    • XML DTD Training: EDUCBA
    • Pre-Calculus: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Jetson Nano Starter to Pro - A Computer Vision Course: Packt
    • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5: Pearson

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