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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Merchandising

      Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Merchandise Displays, Visual Merchandising, Planogram, Retail Management, Consumer Behaviour, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Marketing Psychology, Sales Strategy, Design, Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Artificial Intelligence Ethics in Action

      Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Analysis, ChatGPT, Policy Analysis, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Large Language Modeling, Game Theory, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling

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      302 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Business & Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Design Thinking, Organizational Change, Machine Learning Methods, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Business Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Modeling, Sales Presentations, Organizational Leadership, Machine Learning Algorithms, Leadership, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Innovation, New Product Development, Strategic Planning

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

      Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Risk Management, Environment, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Governance, Socioeconomics, Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Science, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Ignite Your Everyday Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ingenuity, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Innovation, Visionary, Problem Solving, Adaptability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      306 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Health Care Administration, Systems Thinking, Patient Flow, Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Clinical Trials, Quality Improvement, Analytics, Care Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Personalized Service, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDHEC Business School

      Introduction to EdTech

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Investments, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Designing for User Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, User Research, Design Thinking, Storyboarding, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, User Centered Design, Wireframing, Innovation, Prototyping, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Need for Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, Functional Requirement, Systems Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Thinking, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Failure Analysis, Technical Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Escalamiento exitoso e Innovación en los Negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Business Leadership, Growth Strategies, Governance, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Brand Strategy, Global Marketing, International Finance, Organizational Structure

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Formulación y evaluación de proyectos complejos

      Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Complex Problem Solving, Financial Analysis, Project Portfolio Management, Business Planning, Project Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Project Planning, Project Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Merchandising: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Artificial Intelligence Ethics in Action: LearnQuest
    • Business & Technology: Illinois Tech
    • Planning for Climate Change in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
    • Ignite Your Everyday Creativity: The State University of New York
    • Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration: Northeastern University
    • Introduction to EdTech: EDHEC Business School
    • Designing for User Experience: Microsoft
    • Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Need for Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder

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