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    • Status: Free
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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Creativity, Innovation and Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ingenuity, Open Mindset, Cultural Diversity, Curiosity, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Tenacity, Collaboration, Experimentation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      728 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      EIT Digital

      Development of Real-Time Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Computer Architecture, Simulations, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Servers

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      540 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Internet Of Things, Solution Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Blockchain Business Models

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Strategies, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Feasibility Studies, Business Valuation, Distributed Computing, Due Diligence, Scalability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      377 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      National Taiwan University

      經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets)

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Tax, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      242 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Needs Assessment, Socioeconomics, Customer Analysis, Community Development, Target Audience, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Operations, Cost Estimation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Ideation, Business Research, Financial Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      399 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Amazon Web Services

      Developing Applications in Python on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Applications, Databases, Amazon Web Services, Event-Driven Programming, API Gateway, Relational Databases, Serverless Computing, Python Programming, Service Oriented Architecture, Microservices, Application Programming Interface (API), NoSQL, Application Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAP

      SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project

      Skills you'll gain: Solution Design, Project Management, Technology Solutions, Project Implementation, Project Closure, Stakeholder Management, Technical Consulting, Requirements Analysis, Customer Engagement, Test Planning, Benchmarking, Peer Review, SAP Applications, Project Documentation, Business Requirements

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Science and Research, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Medical Imaging, Natural Language Processing, Decision Support Systems, Information Privacy, Data Security

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Sustainable Consumption and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Health Assessment, Health Disparities, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Science, Public Health, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Policy, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Product Design, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Needs Assessment, Product Testing, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Habilidades humanas y de negocios para negociar

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Active Listening, Sales Presentation, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Needs Assessment, Empathy, Customer Insights, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Creativity, Innovation and Transformation: The Pennsylvania State University
    • Development of Real-Time Systems: EIT Digital
    • Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions: LearnQuest
    • Blockchain Business Models: Duke University
    • 經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets): National Taiwan University
    • Social Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
    • Developing Applications in Python on AWS: Amazon Web Services
    • SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project: SAP
    • Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Sustainable Consumption and Health: University of Michigan

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