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      Duke University

      Nurturing Entrepreneurial Mindsets

      Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Community Development, Initiative and Leadership, Social Work, Leadership Development, Storytelling, Case Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Research, Psychology, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Be Your Best Creative Self

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Social Skills, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Branding, Creative Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design, Adaptability

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Inteligencia artificial generativa para alumnos

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Data Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empathy, Teamwork, Social Skills, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Resilience, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Stress Management, Self-Motivation, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

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      Rice University

      Self Awareness and the Effective Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Prioritization, Stress Management, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Leadership, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Communication, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Professional Development, Social Skills, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Persuasive Communication, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Leadership Development, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership

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      University of Cambridge

      The science of mind and decision making

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Imaging, Special Education, Electrophysiology, Human Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Psychiatry

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Inspired Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, People Development, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Active Listening, Case Studies, Personal Development, Professional Development

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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Growing your Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Thought Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Professional Networking, Leadership, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Branding, Growth Mindedness, Social Media Strategy, Adaptability

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Universitat de Barcelona

      THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE)

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Teaching, Training Programs, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Research, Research Methodologies, International Relations, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Sustainable Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Nurturing Entrepreneurial Mindsets: Duke University
    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Inteligencia artificial generativa para alumnos: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Self Awareness and the Effective Leader: Rice University
    • Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge
    • Inspired Leadership: Case Western Reserve University

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