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      U

      University of Washington

      U101: Understanding College and College Life

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      500 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Supply Chain Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management System, Process Optimization, Operations Management, Demand Planning, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Cost Reduction, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Editing, Video Production, Animations, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Music, Typography, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Trustworthiness, Professionalism, Personal Integrity, Business Administration, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Leadership Studies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Case Studies, Corporate Sustainability, Conflict Management, Team Leadership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax, Economics, Sustainable Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      382 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get Started with Airtable

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Timelines, Kanban Principles, Database Software, Project Management, Scheduling, Data Sharing, Leadership, Problem Solving

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Applied Mathematics

      Build toward a degree

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Agentic systems, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Simulations, Culture, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Internet Of Things, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Human Centered Design, Persona Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Simulation Models for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Operations Research, Complex Problem Solving, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Analysis, Statistical Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Hôtel “De l'étoile” - a hotel in crisis?

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Hospitality Management, Hotel Operations, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Presentations, Case Studies, Business Planning, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Innovation Career Lessons from a Master

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Building, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Visionary, Initiative and Leadership, New Product Development, Design and Product, Strategic Planning, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      348 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • U101: Understanding College and College Life: University of Washington
    • Supply Chain Optimization: University of California, Irvine
    • The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State: Tel Aviv University
    • Get Started with Airtable: Coursera Project Network
    • Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
    • Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions: LearnQuest
    • Simulation Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota

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