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      Johns Hopkins University

      Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III)

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, User Centered Design, Creativity, Collaboration, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Cost Management, Deep Learning, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced vSphere 8.x Features & Virtualization Management

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Virtual Machines, VMware ESX Servers, Virtualization, Servers, Capacity Management, Data Migration, System Monitoring, Data Store

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Maestría en Inteligencia Analítica de Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Systems Thinking, Unsupervised Learning, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Data Storytelling, Financial Statement Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Project Management Life Cycle, Reinforcement Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Strategic Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Simulations, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Operations Research, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Board Infinity

      Power Platform Integration with Azure & Custom APIs

      Skills you'll gain: Application Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Azure, Application Deployment, Postman API Platform, DevOps, CI/CD, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Solutions, Mobile Development, UI Components, TypeScript, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Design, Product Design, Aesthetics, Technical Drawing, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Needs Assessment, Problem Solving, Brainstorming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Pre-Calculus

      Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Derivatives, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      570 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Foundation of Ansible Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, YAML, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, DevOps, Scalability, User Provisioning, Cloud Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Software Testing, Problem Solving

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

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Psicología

      Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Psychology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Creativity, Human Development, Behavior Management, Neurology, Formal Learning, Self-Awareness, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Culture, Molecular Biology, Language Disorders, Anatomy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Computational Thinking, Systems Thinking

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

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Special Education, Stress First Aid, Time Management, Education Software and Technology, Discussion Facilitation, Learning Management Systems

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III): Johns Hopkins University
    • Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Pearson
    • Advanced vSphere 8.x Features & Virtualization Management: Board Infinity
    • Maestría en Inteligencia Analítica de Datos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Power Platform Integration with Azure & Custom APIs: Board Infinity
    • Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University
    • Pre-Calculus: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Foundation of Ansible Automation: Board Infinity
    • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University

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