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      IBM

      Introduction to Systems Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Process Design, Problem Management, Business Process, Product Lifecycle Management, Information Technology, Business Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Physics of Oscillators and Waves

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Vibrations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yonsei University

      Applying Investment Decision Rules for Startups

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Investment Management, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Project Finance, Project Estimation, Decision Making, Depreciation, Microsoft Excel

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Optimization for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Decision Making, Linear Algebra, Resource Allocation, Graphing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership Development, HR Tech, Organizational Change, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Organizational Effectiveness, Innovation, Team Building, Change Management, Employee Onboarding, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Descriptive Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École normale supérieure

      Approximation Algorithms Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Solution Design, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Leadership, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management, Self-Awareness, Business Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Create Compelling Business Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Proposal Writing, Business Ethics, Business Research, Business Writing, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Business Planning, Business Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Grant Writing, Resource Allocation, Strategic Decision-Making, Proposal Development, Resource Management, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Innovation, Leadership, Social Work

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Accountability and Employee Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Strategic Leadership, Culture Transformation, Engineering Management, Organizational Leadership, Empathy, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Change Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Crisis Intervention, Community Health, Public Health, Health Care, Long Term Care, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Emergency Medicine, Health Systems, Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Systems Analysis: IBM
    • Physics of Oscillators and Waves: Rice University
    • Applying Investment Decision Rules for Startups: Yonsei University
    • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge: Board Infinity
    • Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration: University of Colorado System
    • Approximation Algorithms Part II: École normale supérieure
    • Leadership: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Create Compelling Business Cases: Coursera Instructor Network
    • NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas: Coursera Project Network

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