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      Packt

      Advanced Machine Learning, Big Data, and Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, A/B Testing, Big Data, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Dimensionality Reduction, Reinforcement Learning

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI Agents, Procurement, Generative AI, Competitive Intelligence, Due Diligence, Business Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Market Intelligence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Technology Strategies, Agentic systems, Business Ethics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Negociación exitosa: Estrategias y habilidades esenciales (en español)

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Communication, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Planning, Influencing, Decision Making, Business Ethics

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

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      EDUCBA

      Agile Practices: Apply, Evaluate & Optimize Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Kanban Principles, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Backlogs, Project Planning, Performance Metric, Team Performance Management, Release Management, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Continuous Improvement Process, Continuous Integration, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Product Design, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Creativity, Needs Assessment, Product Testing, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Developing Training Materials, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Marketing, Social Media

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      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Virginia

      Customer-Centric IT Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Process Design, Cybersecurity, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Project Portfolio Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Technical Communication, Value Propositions

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

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Creative Problem-Solving, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Data Synthesis, AI Product Strategy, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Innovation, Brainstorming, OpenAI, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Lesson Planning

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking, Persistence, Program Evaluation, Case Studies, Tenacity, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Data Collection, Reliability, Descriptive Statistics, Interviewing Skills

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      AI with Python: Apply & Implement ML Models

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Feature Engineering, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Matplotlib, Supervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Probabilistic Graphical Models

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithms on Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Precision Medicine, Life Sciences

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

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

    • Advanced Machine Learning, Big Data, and Deep Learning: Packt
    • Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • Negociación exitosa: Estrategias y habilidades esenciales (en español): University of Michigan
    • Agile Practices: Apply, Evaluate & Optimize Planning: EDUCBA
    • Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
    • Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral: Coursera Project Network
    • Customer-Centric IT Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Generative AI for Educators & Teachers: Vanderbilt University
    • Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods: University of Pennsylvania
    • AI with Python: Apply & Implement ML Models: EDUCBA

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