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      Arizona State University

      Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Human Factors Engineering, Creativity, User Interface (UI), User Research, Decision Making, Display Devices, Human Computer Interaction, Human Learning, Data Collection, Human Machine Interfaces, Accident Prevention, Control Systems

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Computational Thinking, Web Development, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Computer Programming, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Data Structures

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses

      Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Teaching, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Teamwork, Blended Learning, Drive Engagement, Classroom Management, Mathematics Education, Learning Management Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Technology Solutions

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Building, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Problem Solving

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Leadership Development for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Management, Prioritization, Stress Management, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Goal Setting, Time Management, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Communication, Professional Development, Mentorship, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Resilience

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

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Team Management, Productivity, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Empathy, Motivational Skills, Employee Engagement, Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, NumPy, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Adaptability, Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Northeastern University

      Navigating Healthcare Supply Chain Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Capacity Planning, Materials Management, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Vendor Management, Change Management, Supplier Management, Information Technology, Forecasting, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Problem Solving

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

    • Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans: Arizona State University
    • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University
    • Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners: University of California San Diego
    • Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses: Johns Hopkins University
    • Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making: Starweaver
    • Leadership Development for Engineers: Rice University
    • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
    • Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra: Imperial College London
    • CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network

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