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Thinking Courses

Thinking courses can help you learn critical analysis, problem-solving techniques, creative thinking strategies, and decision-making frameworks. You can build skills in evaluating arguments, identifying biases, and applying logical reasoning across various scenarios. Many courses introduce tools like mind mapping software, decision trees, and frameworks for structured thinking, which enhance your ability to organize thoughts and tackle complex challenges effectively.

Popular Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Python Programming

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    710 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing the Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Development, Decision Making, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Influencing, Strategic Thinking, Culture, People Analytics

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms

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    797 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    ChatGPT for Beginners: SciFi Writing with Dall-e

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Visual Storytelling, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Prompt Engineering Tools, ChatGPT, Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI, Generative AI, Storytelling, AI Workflows, Creativity, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    626 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Impact, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    449 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Custom Models, Layers, and Loss Functions with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Quantum computing, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    276 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Recognizing Opportunity

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, New Business Development, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Needs Assessment, Market Trend, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Measuring the Intangible

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Business Metrics, Decision Making, Cost Estimation, Risk Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Estimation, Systems Of Measurement, Decision Intelligence, Bayesian Statistics, Quantitative Research, Risk Analysis, Small Data, Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Problem Solving, Sampling (Statistics), Business Analysis, Statistical Inference, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Leading transformations: Manage change

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Adaptability, Leadership Development, Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Process Mapping, Growth Mindedness, Gap Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Overcoming Obstacles, Performance Measurement, Creative Thinking

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

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Emprendimientos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Adaptability, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    688 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Early Adulthood

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Relationship Building, Higher Education, Education and Training, Adult Education, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Social Skills, Decision Making, Psychology, Problem Solving, Goal Setting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning: IBM
  • Managing the Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • ChatGPT for Beginners: SciFi Writing with Dall-e: Coursera
  • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan
  • Custom Models, Layers, and Loss Functions with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Recognizing Opportunity: Pearson
  • Foundations of Measuring the Intangible: John Wiley & Sons
  • Leading transformations: Manage change: Macquarie University

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