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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Transforming Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Blender for Filmmakers: Turn 2D Photos into 3D Scenes

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Motion Graphics, 3D Assets, Adobe After Effects, Computer Graphics, Post-Production, Video Production

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Computer Programming, Python Programming

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Systems Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Basic Electrical Systems

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Enterprise Automation and Advanced Use Cases with Ansible

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Enterprise Architecture, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Automation, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Hardening, Enterprise Security, Devops Tools, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Patch Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Scanning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Management, Scalability, Version Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Python Programming, Data Mining

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cryptography, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Applied Mathematics, Tree Maps, Encryption, Python Programming, Combinatorics, Advanced Mathematics, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      851 reviews

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      Northeastern University

      Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Improvement, Health Care Administration, Process Mapping, Health Systems, Business Analytics, Clinical Trials, Systems Thinking, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Analytics, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Care Coordination, AI Personalization, Precision Medicine, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Leadership

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Document Management, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management, File Management, Creativity, Data Processing, Automation

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Cape Town

      Research for Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Research, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Communication, Systems Thinking, Research Methodologies, Policy Development, Collaboration

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Algorithmic Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Transforming Communities: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Blender for Filmmakers: Turn 2D Photos into 3D Scenes: Skillshare
    • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 1: Pearson
    • Enterprise Automation and Advanced Use Cases with Ansible: Board Infinity
    • Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach: University of Washington
    • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration: Northeastern University
    • ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University

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