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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Dairy Economics: Maximizing Profits through Milk Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Cost Management, Laboratory Testing, Preventative Care, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microbiology, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Deep Learning with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Forecasting, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Network Architecture, Data Processing, Data Science

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Change Management, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media, Hospitality and Food Services, Design Thinking, Brand Marketing, Service Management, Customer experience improvement, Digital Marketing, Design, Social Media Management, Prototyping, Content Marketing, Leadership, Search Engine Optimization

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Methodologies, Machine Learning, Data Collection, Agentic systems

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Lean Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, User Experience Design, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Prototyping

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Introductory C Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Pseudocode, Simulations, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Software Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Software Design

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Programming with Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Solution Design, Program Development, Creativity, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leading Teams: Building Effective Team Cultures

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Team Motivation, Safety Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Employee Engagement, Growth Mindedness, Team Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Workplace inclusivity, Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Innovation, Adaptability, Leadership Development, Creativity, Leadership

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Strategic Growth Leadership for Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Strategic Leadership, Sales Strategy, Business Leadership, Growth Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Team Motivation, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Leadership Development, Business Strategy, Team Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Customer experience strategy (CX), Team Management, Risk Analysis, Communication, Growth Mindedness, Milestones (Project Management)

      Advanced · Course · 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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      Lund University

      Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Governance, Water Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Finance

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

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      University of Michigan

      Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Human Services, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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

    • Dairy Economics: Maximizing Profits through Milk Quality: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Deep Learning with TensorFlow: Packt
    • Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation: Starweaver
    • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
    • Lean Software Development: University of Minnesota
    • Introductory C Programming: Duke University
    • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Leading Teams: Building Effective Team Cultures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Strategic Growth Leadership for Managers: Packt
    • User Interface Design: University of Minnesota

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