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      IESE Business School

      Parte 1: Design Thinking para la resolución de problemas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Ideation, Innovation, Needs Assessment, Collaboration, Technical Communication, Customer Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Parte 2: Design Thinking para la formulación de problemas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Qualitative Research, Human Centered Design, User Experience, Customer experience improvement, Empathy, Problem Solving, Persona Development, Interviewing Skills

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Decision-Making for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Business Ethics, Analysis, Data Collection

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era

      Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Business Modeling, Data Ethics, Design Thinking, Innovation, Customer Data Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Technology Strategies, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Product Development, Big Data, Customer Insights, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies

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

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      Arizona State University

      Strategic Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Contingency Planning, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Intelligence, Performance Analysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Personal Development, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning

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      Michigan State University

      Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Growth Mindedness, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Business Modeling, Business, Business Risk Management

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Creativity, Organizational Effectiveness, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Professional Development, Root Cause Analysis, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Analysis, Analytical Skills

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Cultural Diversity, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Social Studies, Neurology, Psychology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Master Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Creative Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Continuous Improvement Process, Systems Thinking, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Process Analysis, Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Parte 1: Design Thinking para la resolución de problemas: IESE Business School
    • Parte 2: Design Thinking para la formulación de problemas: IESE Business School
    • Decision-Making for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era: Politecnico di Milano
    • Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing : ESSEC Business School
    • Strategic Thinking: Arizona State University
    • Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking: IBM
    • Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Stanford University
    • Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success : Michigan State University
    • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine

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