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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Gestión de organizaciones efectivas

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Political Sciences, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Technology Strategies, Knowledge Transfer, Decision Making, Persona (User Experience)

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Materials science, Laboratory Research, Systems Of Measurement, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      540 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      GenAI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Operational Efficiency, Human Centered Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Application Development, Natural Language Processing, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      441 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CertNexus

      Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Applied Machine Learning, Project Implementation, AI Product Strategy, Business Solutions, Solution Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Excel: Master AI-driven Formulas & Visualizations

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, ChatGPT, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Data Validation, Prototyping, Data Import/Export, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Coding Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Visualization, Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Computational Logic, Program Development, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      736 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CVS Health

      CVS Health Retail Customer Service

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Service, Empathy, Cross Selling, Call Center Experience, Transaction Processing, Upselling, Retail Sales, Retail Store Operations, Customer Complaint Resolution, Cash Register Operation, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Inquiries, Teamwork, Communication, Time Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Healthcare Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Medicaid, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Managed Care, Compliance Management, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      579 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Business Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Business Operations, Operations Management, Resource Allocation, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Decision Making, Portfolio Management, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Political Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Negotiation, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      650 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Types of Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Teamwork, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Assertiveness, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Communication, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Gestión de organizaciones efectivas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions: Duke University
    • GenAI for Everyone: Fractal Analytics
    • Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning: CertNexus
    • ChatGPT + Excel: Master AI-driven Formulas & Visualizations: Vanderbilt University
    • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Coding Interview Preparation: Meta
    • CVS Health Retail Customer Service: CVS Health
    • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Operations Research (1): Models and Applications: National Taiwan University

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