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    Master creative thinking strategies to generate innovative ideas. Learn methods to enhance creativity in personal and professional contexts.

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      University of California, Irvine

      Advanced Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Proofreading, Editing, Peer Review, Style Guides

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Prototyping, Product Design, Product Development, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience, Project Management, Test Engineering, Product Management

      4.2
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Artificial Intelligence: an Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Intellectual Property, Reinforcement Learning, Legal Risk, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Computing Platforms, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware Architecture, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Taxonomy, Social Studies, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Liderazgo efectivo para el siglo XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Personal Development, Teamwork, Storytelling, Experimentation, Team Management, Community Development, Social Skills, Leadership, Persistence, Mindfulness, Initiative and Leadership, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Empathy, Systems Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Critical Thinking, Lesson Planning, Stress Management, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Behavior Management, Cognitive flexibility, Learning Styles, Student Engagement, Special Education, Mental Concentration, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Discussion Facilitation, Digital Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      735 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Open Mindset, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Empathy, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      The Truth About Cats and Dogs

      Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Caregiving, Cultural Diversity, Non-Verbal Communication, Stress Management, Human Learning, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Strategic Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, Peer Review, Customer Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Visualization, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Marketing, People Analytics, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Research Reports, Trend Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, R Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      Arts and Heritage Management

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Business Management, Asset Management, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Fundraising, Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Sustainability Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Successful Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Courage, Communication, Storytelling, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Composure, Stress Management, Business Writing, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CentraleSupélec

      On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Creative Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      471 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Build Basic Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Unsupervised Learning

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

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

    • Advanced Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Artificial Intelligence: an Overview: Politecnico di Milano
    • Liderazgo efectivo para el siglo XXI: Universidad de los Andes
    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice: University of Virginia
    • The Truth About Cats and Dogs: The University of Edinburgh
    • Strategic Business Analytics: ESSEC Business School
    • Arts and Heritage Management: Università Bocconi
    • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder

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