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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Avionics and Aircraft Systems: Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Safety Assurance, Human Factors, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electric Power Systems, Display Devices, Engineering, Digital Communications, Analysis

      4.7
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yonsei University

      International Marketing Entry and Execution

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Business-To-Consumer, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Channel, Go To Market Strategy, Product Marketing, Market Analysis, Branding, Social Media Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      335 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Artificial Intelligence Ethics in Action

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Machine Learning, Game Theory, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      303 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Information Management, Data Processing, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis, Process Engineering, Big Data, Chemical Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Statistics, Innovation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      348 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Explainable AI (XAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Scatter Plots, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Predictive Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education and Training, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Pedagogy, Public History, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Curriculum Development, Common Core Standards, Public Policies, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Case Law, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Literacy, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Research, Learning Theory, Multimedia, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Teamwork, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Target Audience, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Generative AI for Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Natural Language Processing, Data Quality, Anomaly Detection, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, OpenAI, Data Pipelines, Prompt Engineering, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Data Synthesis, Large Language Modeling, Data Science, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Ethical Social Media

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Professional Networking, Data Ethics, Analytics, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Information Privacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainable Food Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Economics, Environmental Science, Environment, Production Process, Sustainability Reporting, Water Resources, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Consumer Behaviour

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Avionics and Aircraft Systems: Fundamentals: Coursera Instructor Network
    • International Marketing Entry and Execution: Yonsei University
    • Artificial Intelligence Ethics in Action: LearnQuest
    • Materials Data Sciences and Informatics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application: Arizona State University
    • Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
    • American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice: University of Pennsylvania
    • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Generative AI for Data Scientists: Microsoft

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