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      SoFi

      Introduction to Personal Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Budgeting, Tax, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Income Tax, Credit Risk, Finance, Expense Management, Decision Making, Investments, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Python Programming, Program Development, Analysis, Design Strategies, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Writing, Research, Higher Education, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Customer Value in Pricing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Customer Demand Planning, Market Research, Behavioral Economics, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      367 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Problem Management, Program Development, Data Storage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      学会如何学习:帮助你掌握复杂学科的强大智力工具(Learning How to Learn)

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Open Mindset, Creativity, Willingness To Learn, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Time Management, Problem Solving, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Interactive Learning, Persistence, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being for Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Care, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Positive Behavior Support, Resilience, Mental Health

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Workplace Culture for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Social Skills, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability, De-escalation Techniques

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Sales Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Microsoft 365, Resource Allocation, Microsoft Teams, Sales Operations, Lead Generation, Service Management, Marketing, Customer Data Management, Power BI, Customer Service, Customer Insights, Scheduling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Network Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      303 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Research for Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing, Research, Strategic Partnership, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Change Management, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Capacity Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Game-Theoretic Solution Concept with Spreadsheets

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Spreadsheet Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Introduction to Personal Finance: SoFi
    • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Critical Thinking Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Customer Value in Pricing Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
    • 学会如何学习:帮助你掌握复杂学科的强大智力工具(Learning How to Learn): Deep Teaching Solutions
    • The Science of Well-Being for Parents: Yale University
    • Workplace Culture for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft
    • Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning: Stanford University

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