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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Sustainability Transition Leadership: Broadening Competences

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Drive Engagement, Community Development, Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Complex Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Leadership, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Writing and Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Planning, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Brainstorming, Content Creation, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Professional Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Personalization, Innovation, Brainstorming, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      597 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Political Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      650 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Systems Thinking, Human Learning, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Analysis, Psychology, Digital Transformation, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      384 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Cognitive flexibility, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Open Mindset, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, User Research, Human Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Design Research, Open Mindset, Project Scoping, Persona Development, Project Planning, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, Product Development, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      252 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SAP

      SAP Technology Consultant

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Consulting, Systems Design, Relationship Management, Business Consulting, Cloud Computing, Technical Design, Solution Design, User Feedback, Product Strategy, Project Scoping, Technical Consulting, Customer Engagement, Cybersecurity, Relationship Building, System Implementation, Professional Networking, SAP Applications

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

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      University of Virginia

      Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Insights, Predictive Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CVS Health

      Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role

      Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Interviewing Skills, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Inbound Calls, Outbound Calls, Customer Support, Professionalism, LinkedIn, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Gen AI For Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Sustainable Development, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Diversity and Inclusion, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Case Studies, Business Ethics, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Monitoring, Supply Chain Planning, Problem Solving, Content Strategy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Pensamiento Sistémico en el Siglo XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Systems Design, Complex Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Sustainability Transition Leadership: Broadening Competences: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
    • Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • Game Theory II: Advanced Applications: Stanford University
    • L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité: ESSEC Business School
    • Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Design Thinking: University of Virginia
    • SAP Technology Consultant: SAP
    • Marketing Analytics: University of Virginia
    • Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role: CVS Health

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