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      Microsoft

      Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Processing, Data Collection, Business Metrics

      4.5
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Harnessing LLMs: Strategy, Fine-Tuning & Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LangChain, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Application Deployment, Application Development, Technical Management, ChatGPT, Trend Analysis, Program Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Real Time Data, Applied Machine Learning, Analytics, OpenAI, Business Strategy, Python Programming

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Product Design, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Creativity, Needs Assessment, Product Testing, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      程序设计与算法

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Query Languages, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Architecture, Web Analytics and SEO, Information Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Computational Logic, Software Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Cost Management, Deep Learning, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Media Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising, English Language, Media and Communications, Online Advertising, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Literacy, Cultural Diversity, Journalism, Grammar, Facebook

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

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      Skillshare

      Nomad Sculpt for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, Creative Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Image Quality, Adobe InDesign, Creative Design, Design Software, Content Creation, Design Research, Information Architecture, Adobe Photoshop, Web Design and Development, File Management

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

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      IE Business School

      From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Production Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Branding, Creative Design, Proposal Development, Storytelling, Marketing Communications, Photography, Presentations, Brainstorming, Campaign Management, Target Audience

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

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Strategic Sales Management

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Case Studies, Sales, Business Planning, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Market Intelligence, Product Planning, B2B Sales, Competitive Intelligence, Business Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Business Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      511 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainable Food Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Houdini Cloth Simulation: Design & Animate FX

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Animations, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, Computer Graphics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI: Microsoft
    • Harnessing LLMs: Strategy, Fine-Tuning & Evaluation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
    • 程序设计与算法: Peking University
    • Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Pearson
    • English for Media Literacy: University of Pennsylvania
    • Nomad Sculpt for Beginners: Skillshare
    • Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories: IE Business School
    • Strategic Sales Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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