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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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    STARWEAVER

    Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Influencing, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Leadership, Cooperation, Supervision, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Collaboration, Case Studies, Decision Making, Relationship Building

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Visualization, Computational Thinking, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Digital pedagogy, Robotics, Computer Programming Tools, Prototyping, Technical Design, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, 3D Assets

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Social Impact, Risk Management, Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Technologies and platforms for Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Hardware Architecture, Computing Platforms, Information Technology, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing, Embedded Systems, Distributed Computing, Data Centers

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Social Media, Text Mining, Advanced Analytics, Cloud Computing, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Business Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Internet Of Things, Deep Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Perform data science with Azure Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Databricks, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Lakes, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Data Transformation, Model Deployment, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis

    3.1
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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Magnetic Fields and Faraday's Law

    Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Physics, electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Calculus, Electrical Systems, Integral Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Attention Mechanism

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Tenacity, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Creative Problem-Solving, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Resilience, Motivational Skills, Curiosity, Overcoming Obstacles, Courage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    ITSM Foundations: Optimizing IT Service Management

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, IT Service Management, Incident Management, Release Management, Problem Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, Incident Response, Problem Solving, Change Requests, IT Automation, Change Management, Information Technology Operations, Automation, Operational Efficiency

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making: STARWEAVER
  • Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python: University of Michigan
  • Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Decision-Making: Arizona State University
  • Technologies and platforms for Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano
  • Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment: University of California, Irvine
  • Perform data science with Azure Databricks: Microsoft
  • Physics 102 - Magnetic Fields and Faraday's Law: Rice University
  • Attention Mechanism: Google Cloud
  • How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success: University of Colorado System

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