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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Social Listening

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Market Trend, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills

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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      PwC India

      GST - when, where, who and how much?

      Skills you'll gain: Tax Preparation, Accounting, Tax Management, Sales Tax, Income Tax, Tax, Tax Laws, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Risk Analysis, Business Modeling, Analysis, Innovation, Business Research, Growth Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      ISC2

      ISC2 Healthcare Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Management, Health Information Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Management, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Mitigation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Security Management, Risk Analysis, Health Care, Patient Safety, Security Awareness, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Xbox

      Product Strategy and Roadmapping

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, User Story, New Product Development, Quality Assurance, Product Requirements, Product Strategy, Design Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Ideation, Innovation, Change Management, Market Opportunities, Prioritization

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004)

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Hardening, Software-Defined Networking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Generative AI, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Network Architecture, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Secure Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, System Configuration, Threat Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · 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, Collaboration, Student-Centred Learning, 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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      University of Geneva

      Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Data-oriented programming, Computational Thinking, Operating Systems

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Python Basics: Automation and Bots

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Data Cleansing, Automation, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Foundational Banking and Financial Services Skills in India

      Skills you'll gain: Banking, Commercial Banking, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Investment Banking, Financial Services, Bank Regulations, Retail Banking, Operational Efficiency, Financial Systems, Risk Management, Operational Analysis, FinTech, Front Office, Business Operations

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Social Listening: Coursera Instructor Network
    • GST - when, where, who and how much?: PwC India
    • Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately: Coursera Project Network
    • ISC2 Healthcare Certificate: ISC2
    • Product Strategy and Roadmapping: Xbox
    • CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004): Packt
    • Deep Learning: Illinois Tech
    • Secure Software Development: Packt
    • Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming: University of Geneva

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