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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Manager dans l'incertain

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Management, Systems Thinking, Project Risk Management, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Analysis, Change Control, Business Metrics, Project Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Innovation, Project Planning, Business Strategy

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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Project Management Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Project Documentation, Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Scaled Agile Framework, Organizational Structure

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

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      University of Leeds

      An Introduction to Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Data Security

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Capstone Project: Teaching Impacts of Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Technical Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Computer Interaction, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Technical Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Deep Learning with PyTorch : Siamese Network

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Peripheral Devices

      4.9
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Improvement, Care Management, Organizational Leadership, Health Care Administration, Organizational Change, Teamwork, Process Improvement, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Health Education, Public Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Capstone Value Creation through Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Planning, Business Strategies, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, Technology Strategies, Value Propositions, Emerging Technologies, Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animation and Game Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Technical Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Creative Design, Data Import/Export, Computational Thinking

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Applied Sustainability Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Operating Cost, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Fundamentals of Diversity

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Disabilities, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, People Management, Culture, Gerontology, Workplace inclusivity, Demography

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Manager dans l'incertain: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Project Management Methodologies: Packt
    • An Introduction to Cryptography: University of Leeds
    • Capstone Project: Teaching Impacts of Technology: University of California San Diego
    • Deep Learning with PyTorch : Siamese Network: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security: Packt
    • Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations: University of Houston
    • Capstone Value Creation through Innovation: EIT Digital
    • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
    • Applied Sustainability Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder

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