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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Arithmetic, Computer Networking, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Web Servers, Data Management, Servers, Maintainability, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Javascript, General Mathematics, Problem Solving

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      Yale University

      Narrative Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Forecasting, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Data Collection, Analysis, Research, Complex Problem Solving, Business Ethics

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Operations Research, Cryptography, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Numerical Analysis, Computational Logic, Applied Mathematics, Encryption, Software Design, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Design Strategies, Python Programming

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Data Cleansing, Automation

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      Macquarie University

      Adapting: Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Time Management, Business Ethics, Personal Development, Professional Networking, Organizational Skills, Intercultural Competence, Business Communication, LinkedIn, Productivity, Professional Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Leadership Development, Adaptability, Proactivity

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      Yale University

      Overcoming Dyslexia

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Learning Strategies, Adult Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Psychological Evaluations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Neurology, Mental Health Therapies

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Probability & Statistics, NumPy, Statistics, Jupyter, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics

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      IBM

      Introduction to Deep Learning & Neural Networks with Keras

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Regression Analysis

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      The George Washington University

      Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Health Care Administration, Safety Assurance, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care, Health Systems, Quality Assurance, Data Quality, Human Factors (Security), Systems Thinking, Change Management

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      Utrecht University

      Understanding child development: from synapse to society

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Speech Language Pathology, Psychology, Working With Children, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Biology, Neurology, Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Unilever

      Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Data Governance, Supply Chain Management, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Business Analytics, Presentations, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Systems, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Forecasting, Data Quality, Inventory Management System, Inventory and Warehousing, Business Technologies, Data Visualization, Problem Solving

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      The University of Tokyo

      Welcome to Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Socioeconomics, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Planning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
    • Narrative Economics: Yale University
    • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Adapting: Career Development: Macquarie University
    • Overcoming Dyslexia: Yale University
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Deep Learning & Neural Networks with Keras: IBM
    • Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety: The George Washington University
    • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University

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