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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Mind of the Universe: Science in Progress

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Innovation

      4.4
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Understanding the Campaign Components

      Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Strategic Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Earned Media, Communication Strategies, Owned Media, Public Relations, Shared Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Target Audience, Research and Design, Research, Market Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Improving Your Statistical Questions

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research Design, Research, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Data Literacy, Sample Size Determination, Data Sharing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Exercer son esprit critique à l’ère informationnelle

      Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Learning Strategies, Research, Research Methodologies, Psychology, Media and Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Unilever

      Customer Understanding and Digital Marketing Channels

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing, Online Advertising, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Email Marketing, Target Audience, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Brand Marketing, Goal Setting, Smart Goals

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Market Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Supplier Management, Competitive Analysis, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Market Dynamics, Supply Chain Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Case Studies, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Biology, Community Organizing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Transformational Leadership in a Tech-Driven Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Communication, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Writing, Leadership, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Project Planning, Financial Planning

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      Duke University

      Python Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Microsoft Visual Studio, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Lausanne

      Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Biochemistry, Legal Proceedings, Pharmacology, Sports Medicine, Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Determinants Of Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Mind of the Universe: Science in Progress: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Understanding the Campaign Components: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Improving Your Statistical Questions: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Exercer son esprit critique à l’ère informationnelle: University of Geneva
    • Customer Understanding and Digital Marketing Channels: Unilever
    • Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python): University of Michigan
    • Supply Market Analysis: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions: Universiteit Leiden
    • Transformational Leadership in a Tech-Driven Marketplace: Illinois Tech

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