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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT for Project Management: Insight, Planning, & Success

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Project Planning, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Timelines, Project Risk Management, Performance Metric, Project Schedules, Project Management, Prompt Engineering, Smart Goals, Work Breakdown Structure, Generative AI, Project Documentation, Dependency Analysis, Analysis, Decision Making

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Using Design to Generate Innovative Business Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Sustainable Business, Business Solutions, Business Modeling, Growth Strategies, Innovation, Design, Value Propositions, User Experience, Sales Process, Prototyping, Customer experience improvement, Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Entry, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Analytics, Data Validation

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Responsible AI, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Waste Minimization, Statistical Analysis, Quality Management, Operational Efficiency, Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience improvement, Business Metrics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Liderança Fora da Caixa

      Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, People Management, Business Transformation, Virtual Teams, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Telecommuting, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology in Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Social Sciences, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Empathy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building

      4.5
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      离散优化算法篇 Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Algorithms, Complex Problem Solving, Mathematical Modeling, Data Transformation, Computational Logic, Operational Efficiency, Performance Tuning, Business Logic, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HEC Paris

      Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Innovation, Personal Development, Sustainable Development, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Creative Problem-Solving, Social Work, Professional Development, Visionary, Corporate Sustainability, Adaptability, Business, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Database Engineer Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, SQL, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Data Manipulation, Application Development, Python Programming

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Crisis Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Business Communication, Press Releases, Business Ethics, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Conflict Management, Public Speaking, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      PwC India

      India Customs and Allied laws

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Export Control, Business Valuation, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Tax, Tax Laws, Compliance Management, Intercompany Accounting, Analysis, Shipping and Receiving, Commercial Laws, Tax Management, Problem Solving, Investigation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Registration, Economics, Document Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ChatGPT for Project Management: Insight, Planning, & Success: Vanderbilt University
    • Using Design to Generate Innovative Business Solutions: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value: Illinois Tech
    • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
    • Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt : Packt
    • Liderança Fora da Caixa: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Psychology in Everyday Life: American Psychological Association
    • 离散优化算法篇 Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact: HEC Paris
    • Database Engineer Capstone: Meta

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