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      Duke University

      Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Analysis, Adaptability, Decision Making, Dashboard, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Agile Methodology, Business Analytics, Real Time Data, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Data Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, Change Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Physics 102 - Magnetic Fields and Faraday's Law

      Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Physics, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Trigonometry, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Economic Development, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Tax Planning, Policy Analysis, Income Tax

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Ideation, Technical Communication, Technical Writing

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Professional Development, Desktop Support, System Support, Help Desk Support, Professionalism, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Planning, Prioritization, Brainstorming, Conflict Management, Agile Project Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Program Management, Backlogs, Innovation, Agile Software Development, Team Motivation, Sprint Retrospectives, Ideation, Project Controls, Solution Design, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Empowerment, Problem Solving

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Estimación de la línea base de tiempos y costos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Cost Estimation, Estimation, Project Schedules, Cost Management, Scheduling, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Timelines, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Scope Management, Project Management, Budget Management, Dependency Analysis, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Health Equity, Emerging Technologies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Planning, Social Justice, Education and Training, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Community Development, Problem Solving, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, ISO 9000 Series, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Quality Management Systems, Data Security, Internet Of Things

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Designing Autonomous AI

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Design, Functional Design, Goal Setting, Verification And Validation, Reinforcement Learning, Functional Specification, Knowledge Transfer, Software Architecture, Interviewing Skills, Software Design Patterns, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection, Data Management, GitHub, Technical Support, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments

      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 problem solving courses

    • Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations: Duke University
    • Physics 102 - Magnetic Fields and Faraday's Law: Rice University
    • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing: Tel Aviv University
    • Data Mining Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
    • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Estimación de la línea base de tiempos y costos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
    • Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making: University at Buffalo

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