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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Operations Management

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Management, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Capacity Planning, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management System, Statistical Process Controls, Process Flow Diagrams, Root Cause Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills, Decision Making, Diversity and Inclusion

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

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, Histogram, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Medical Billing, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Hospital Experience, Value-Based Care

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

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      Berklee

      Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Music History, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Team Building, Music, Design Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Branding, Musical Composition, Business Management, Business, Revenue Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Social Media

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

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      University of Michigan

      Model Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Social Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Probability, Market Dynamics

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

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Customer Service Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Customer Service, Customer Support, Customer and Client Support, Help Desk Support, Empathy, Collaboration, Greeting Customers, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Process Management, Technical Communication, Communication, Positivity, Organizational Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dell

      Dell Technologies Becoming An Effective Seller

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sales Territory Management, Corporate Sustainability, Solution Selling, Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting, Market Opportunities, Information Technology, Technology Strategies, Business Acumen, Customer Relationship Management, AI Product Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Business Relationship Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Microsoft Windows, Problem Management, System Support, Technical Support and Services, Security Management, Android (Operating System), Computer Security Incident Management, Application Security, Debugging, Threat Management, Apple iOS, Application Performance Management, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Analysis of Business Problems

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Market Share, Case Studies, Financial Statements, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Balance Sheet, Working Capital, Branding

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Honors Algebra 2: Algebraic, Exponential & Log Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Houdini Dynamics & Cloth: Simulate Cinematic FX

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Animations, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Scripting, Debugging

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

    • Introduction to Operations Management: University of Pennsylvania
    • Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees: University of Minnesota
    • Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
    • Music Business: Berklee
    • Model Thinking: University of Michigan
    • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Dell Technologies Becoming An Effective Seller: Dell
    • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Analysis of Business Problems: IESE Business School

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