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      University of Virginia

      Business Growth Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Risk Management

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Multiple educators

      Business Innovation and Digital Disruption

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Brand Strategy, Business Solutions, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Branding, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Digital Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Technology Strategies

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      Packt

      Algorithmic Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Fundamentals of UI/UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Usability Testing, User Research, Information Architecture, Generative AI

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI Engineering with LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, LLM Application, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative AI Agents, Natural Language Processing, Data Pipelines, Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Document Management, Database Management Systems, Data Storage Technologies

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      666 reviews

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      Packt

      The Complete Carbon Programming Course

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      Simplilearn

      Introduction to CNN Training

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Coding Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Visualization, Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Computational Logic, Program Development, Communication

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Communication for the Modern Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Business Writing, Contract Negotiation, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Social Skills, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll Processing, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Payroll Reporting, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Benefits Administration, Employee Onboarding, Income Tax, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · 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, Agile Software Development, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Artificial Intelligence, Adaptability, Digital Transformation, Communication

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Business Growth Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Business Innovation and Digital Disruption: Universidad de Palermo
    • Algorithmic Problem Solving: Packt
    • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego
    • Fundamentals of UI/UX Design: Microsoft
    • Generative AI Engineering with LLMs: IBM
    • The Complete Carbon Programming Course: Packt
    • Introduction to CNN Training: Simplilearn
    • Coding Interview Preparation: Meta
    • Business Communication for the Modern Workplace: Coursera Instructor Network

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