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    Master critical thinking skills for analyzing and evaluating information. Learn to make reasoned decisions and solve complex problems.

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      Yale University

      Connected Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Time Management, Team Building, Action Oriented, Team Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Leadership, Visionary, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Communication

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Business Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Creative Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Creativity, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Project Planning, Change Control, Project Management, Relationship Building, Risk Management, Conflict Management, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Predictive Modeling, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Technical Writing, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Content Creation, Data Visualization Software, Virtual Environment, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Analysis, Scenario Testing, Program Development, Computer Programming, Epidemiology, Public Health

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

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      The University of Sydney

      Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Innovation, Service Design, User Experience Design, Design, Ideation, Prototyping, Creativity, Usability Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Project Planning: Putting It All Together

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Documentation, Risk Management, Timelines, Estimation, Procurement, Work Breakdown Structure, Budget Management, Budgeting, Strategic Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      117K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Story, User Centered Design, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, User Research, Competitive Analysis, Design Research, Innovation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Creativity, Psychology, Storytelling

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Leadership and Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Development, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, IBM Cloud, Business Strategies, Digital Transformation, Content Creation

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Project Execution: Running the Project

      Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Controls, Project Management, Project Performance, Quality Management, Team Leadership, Project Documentation, Sprint Retrospectives, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Stakeholder Communications, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Excel Formulas, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Systems Thinking In Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Policy, Health Systems, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Simulations, Research, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Qualitative Research

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      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 critical thinking courses

    • Connected Leadership: Yale University
    • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development: University of California, Irvine
    • Generative AI for Data Scientists: IBM
    • Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking: University of Michigan
    • Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat: The University of Sydney
    • Project Planning: Putting It All Together: Google
    • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
    • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate: Google
    • Generative AI Fundamentals: IBM
    • Project Execution: Running the Project: Google

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