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    Institute for the Future

    Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Optimism, Action Oriented, Trend Analysis, Creativity, Adaptability, Empowerment, Leadership, Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Strategic Planning for Public & Nonprofits

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies, Business Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management, Strategic Leadership, Resource Planning, Business Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Leadership and Management, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Mitigation, Non-Profit Accounting, Public Administration, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Project Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Process Management, Leadership

    ★ 4.6 (573) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    CentraleSupélec

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

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Change Management, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Business Management, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.7 (474) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Tenacity, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Mental Concentration, Accountability, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Productivity, Personal Integrity, Growth Mindedness, Leadership Development, Time Management, Stress Management, Initiative and Leadership, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.8 (128) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Risk Mitigation, Estimation, Risk Management, Analysis, Prioritization, Proposal Development, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Packt

    Principles of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Wrangling, Statistics, Data Science, Responsible AI, Probability, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Architecture, Python Programming, Data Mapping, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Optimism, Open Mindset, Empowerment, Planning, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

    ★ 4.5 (56) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    ISC2

    Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Governance, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Data Ethics, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness

    ★ 4.8 (663) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Huddersfield

    Strategic Leadership Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Staff Management, Workforce Management, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Communication, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Organizational Skills

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Keller Williams

    The Principles of Real Estate

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, Property and Real Estate, Customer Relationship Building, Database Management, Real Estate Transactions, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Relationship Building, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Market Data, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Compensation Management

    ★ 4.8 (163) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Principles of Sustainable Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Stakeholder Management, Climate Change Programs, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Drive Engagement, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Finance, Financial Services, Asset Management, Economic Development, Investment Management

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
  • Foundations of Strategic Planning for Public & Nonprofits: John Wiley & Sons
  • Project Management Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1: CentraleSupélec
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve: University of Leeds
  • Principles of Data Science: Packt
  • Futures Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Security Principles: ISC2
  • Strategic Leadership Fundamentals: University of Huddersfield

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