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      Berklee

      Creativity And Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Design Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Branding, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Brand Awareness, Adaptability, Empathy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Automation and Modern Testing Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Testing, Security Testing, Test Tools, CI/CD, Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Scalability, Automation, Test Case, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Secure Coding

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing a Systems Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Community Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Leadership in Transitions: Competences in Just Transitions

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Dealing With Ambiguity, Empathy, Discussion Facilitation, Cognitive flexibility, Environment, Corporate Sustainability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI in Insurance: Automating Claims & Risk Mitigation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Insurance, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Underwriting, AI Personalization, Operational Efficiency, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Claims Processing, Personalized Service, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Risk Management, Analytics, Prompt Engineering, Risk Analysis, Business Analytics, Systems Integration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Data Ethics, Computer Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Computer Security Awareness Training, Technology Solutions, Creativity, Digital Communications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      442 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Pensamiento científico

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Creative Thinking, Research, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Decision Making, Analysis, Cultural Diversity, World History, Biology, Physics

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

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      Microsoft

      Crafting User-First Product Experiences in the AI Era

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Competitive Intelligence, Usability, Persona Development, Microsoft Copilot, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Customer Analysis, Design Thinking, Product Roadmaps, User Interface (UI) Design, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Governance

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      LearnKartS

      CCBA Practice Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Business Process, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Change Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Software Quality Assurance and Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Security Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Maintainability, Development Testing, Continuous Delivery, Code Review, Scalability, Automation, DevOps, Software Design, Technical Communication, Test Execution Engine, Application Programming Interface (API), Integration Testing, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Programming Generative AI: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Data Manipulation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Dairy Economics: Maximizing Profits through Milk Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Cost Management, Laboratory Testing, Preventative Care, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microbiology, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Creativity And Entrepreneurship : Berklee
    • Automation and Modern Testing Tools: Board Infinity
    • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Leadership in Transitions: Competences in Just Transitions: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • GenAI in Insurance: Automating Claims & Risk Mitigation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success: The State University of New York
    • Pensamiento científico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Crafting User-First Product Experiences in the AI Era: Microsoft
    • CCBA Practice Exam: LearnKartS
    • Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Board Infinity

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