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      University of Virginia

      Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Visionary, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Adaptability, Resilience

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Computational Thinking with JavaScript 3:Organise & Interact

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Testing, Software Development, Application Frameworks, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Animations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Code Review, Software Documentation, Debugging, Technical Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Technology Strategies, Technology Solutions, ChatGPT, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Business Technologies, Blockchain, Generative AI Agents, Algorithms, Social Media, Innovation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Computational Thinking with JavaScript 2: Model & Analyse

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scripting, Javascript, Data Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Software Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Computational Thinking with JavaScript 4: Create & Deploy

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Application Development, Code Review, Software Development, Prototyping, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Engineering, Javascript, Computational Thinking, Version Control, Programming Principles, Program Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      782 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Data Synthesis, Qualitative Research, Artificial Intelligence, Persona (User Experience), User Flows, Customer Insights, Prompt Engineering, Strategic Decision-Making, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Business Consulting

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Automation, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Information Systems Security, Human Centered Design, Data Management, Systems Architecture, Embedded Software, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Systems Integration, Interoperability

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Design Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, Data Cleansing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Tensorflow, Statistical Methods, Deep Learning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Critical Thinking for Better Decisions in the ChatGPT Era

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Independent Thinking, ChatGPT, Strategic Thinking, LLM Application

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Foundations of Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Strategic Marketing, Resource Management, Business Process

      4.8
      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 creative thinking courses

    • Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action: University of Virginia
    • Computational Thinking with JavaScript 3:Organise & Interact: University of Glasgow
    • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone: University of California San Diego
    • Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality: University of California, Davis
    • Computational Thinking with JavaScript 2: Model & Analyse: University of Glasgow
    • Computational Thinking with JavaScript 4: Create & Deploy: University of Glasgow
    • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
    • Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking: Fractal Analytics
    • IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking: LearnQuest
    • Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products: University of California San Diego

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