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      University of California San Diego

      Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Economics, Discussion Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      208 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Design Process, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Computational Thinking, Laboratory Equipment, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      West Virginia University

      Wood Science: Beyond Building

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Environmental Engineering, Construction, Physical Science, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      782 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Princeton University

      Paradoxes of War

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Security Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      693 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Patient Coordination, Entrepreneurship, Customer experience improvement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning

      Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Submittals (Construction), Process Analysis, Document Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Recruitment, Client Services, Needs Assessment, Gap Analysis, Goal Setting, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Planning, Professional Development, Community Outreach, Rapport Building, Case Management, Critical Thinking, Relationship Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, Generative AI, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Object Oriented Design, Applied Machine Learning, Integrated Development Environments, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Machine Learning, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      IA Para Todos (Português)

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Market Opportunities, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Business Transformation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Curiosity, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Physics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III): University of California San Diego
    • Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties: University of Lausanne
    • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Wood Science: Beyond Building: West Virginia University
    • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
    • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning: University at Buffalo
    • Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning: Goodwill Industries International
    • Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application: Arizona State University
    • IA Para Todos (Português): DeepLearning.AI

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