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      Skillshare

      ChatGPT for Content Creation and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Content, Web Content, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Writing, User Research, Problem Solving, Writing and Editing, Brainstorming, Ideation, Social Media

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      User Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Experience, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Ideation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Qualitative Research, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Simulations, Feature Engineering, Markov Model, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Testing, Linear Algebra, Performance Tuning, Predictive Modeling, Pseudocode, Probability Distribution

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Pensamiento crítico: toma de decisiones razonadas

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Human Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Application Deployment, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Cloud Hosting, Semantic Web, Restful API

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft AI Product Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Product Roadmaps, Competitive Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Persona Development, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Quality Assurance and Control, Product Strategy, Data Analysis

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      198 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Using Public Policy for Social Change

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Determinants Of Health, Program Evaluation, Community and Social Work, Public Administration, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Problem Solving

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Packt

      Software Architecture Foundations & Intro to Microservices

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Software Architecture, Microservices, Application Design, Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Service Oriented Architecture, Maintainability, Engineering Software, Programming Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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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

    • ChatGPT for Content Creation and Planning: Skillshare
    • User Interface Design: University of Minnesota
    • Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
    • Leadership in Transitions: Competences in Just Transitions: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Pensamiento crítico: toma de decisiones razonadas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP: Pearson
    • Microsoft AI Product Manager: Microsoft
    • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
    • Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
    • Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Pearson

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