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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithmic Toolbox

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Microeconomics Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Business Operations, Price Negotiation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Strategy, Public Policies, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Issue, Critical Thinking

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      National Taiwan University

      莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment)

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Resilience, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cognitive flexibility, Ancient History, Adaptability, World History, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Koç University

      Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Advanced Information Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Intellectual Property, Planning, Document Management, Communication, Journals, Style Guides

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, LLM Application, Strategic Leadership, Risking, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Legal Risk, Business Development, Deep Learning, Content Creation

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

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      Google

      Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Performance Reporting, Project Management, Negotiation, Quality Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Interviewing Skills, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Syllabus Development, Student Engagement, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Differentiated Instruction, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Natural Language Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Markov Model, Text Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Keras (Neural Network Library), Unstructured Data, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Probability, Computer Programming, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Program Development, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Driving engagement, Instagram, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Culture, Case Studies, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Writing

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

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      University of Washington

      Programming Languages, Part A

      Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking

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

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

    • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
    • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • 莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment): National Taiwan University
    • Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University
    • Advanced Information Literacy: The State University of New York
    • Generative AI Fundamentals: IBM
    • Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World: Google
    • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Natural Language Processing: DeepLearning.AI
    • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University

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