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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to UI Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Design, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Design Strategies, Design Research, User Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Thermal Management, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Automation, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Geospatial Information and Technology

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Step Into SQL with Jupyter Notebooks

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), MySQL, Collaborative Software, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Jupyter

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Improvement, Health Care Administration, Process Mapping, Health Systems, Business Analytics, Clinical Trials, Systems Thinking, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Analytics, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Care Coordination, AI Personalization, Precision Medicine, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Leadership

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

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Document Management, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management, File Management, Creativity, Data Processing, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      874 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Governance, Business Continuity, Application Security, Information Management, Risk Appetite, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, IT Management, Information Assurance, Test Planning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Patch Management, Governance, Vulnerability Management, Data Ethics, Data Security, Data Storage, Vendor Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, English Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Student-Centred Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      644 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Case Studies, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Systems Thinking, Governance

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Machine Learning, Data Science and Generative AI with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Keras (Neural Network Library), Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI Agents, Tensorflow, Seaborn, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Big Data, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Healthcare IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Health Care, Patient Communication, Technical Support, Customer Support

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

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      University of California San Diego

      Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to UI Design: University of Minnesota
    • Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Step Into SQL with Jupyter Notebooks: Coursera
    • Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration: Northeastern University
    • ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
    • The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Pearson
    • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach: University of London
    • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
    • Machine Learning, Data Science and Generative AI with Python: Packt

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