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      University of Virginia

      Approche agile et design thinking

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Agile Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Product Development, User Research, Persona Development, Usability Testing, Team Building, User Centered Design, Value Propositions, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Process Improvement and Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Brainstorming, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Knowledge Transfer, Collaboration, Technology Strategies, Data Management

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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 System

      Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas - Proyecto Final

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Brainstorming, Peer Review, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Business Modeling, Human Centered Design, Proposal Development, Creativity, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Pseudocode, Data Structures, Application Design, Debugging, Computer Science, Test Planning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Design Research, Process Mapping, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      417 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Program Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Putting it All Together: Problem-Solve Like an Entrepreneur

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Product Improvement, Technology Solutions, Customer Analysis, Solution Design, Customer Insights, Brainstorming, Market Opportunities, Market Research, User Feedback, Business Modeling, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Deductive Reasoning, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Complex Problem Solving, Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Willingness To Learn, Systems Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Approche agile et design thinking: University of Virginia
    • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2): Rice University
    • Process Improvement and Problem Solving: Packt
    • How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius: Michigan State University
    • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
    • Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas - Proyecto Final: Arizona State University
    • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
    • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
    • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University
    • Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science: University of California San Diego

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