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    University of Virginia

    Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Planning, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Sprint Planning, Project Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Schedules, Project Implementation, Project Controls, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Project Performance, Cost Management

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Software

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Thought Leadership, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Open Mindset, Experimentation, Storytelling, Growth Mindedness

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    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

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Python Programming, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Analysis, Computer Architecture, Debugging

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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving

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    L&T EduTech

    AI Principles with Edge Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Internet Of Things, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, AI Integrations, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare 5.0, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation

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    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

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    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

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Leadership Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Negotiation, Team Performance Management, Agile Product Development, Teamwork, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Adaptability, Change Management, Organizational Change, Goal Setting

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    University of Michigan

    Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Epidemiology

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    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Leadership Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Team Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Health Care, Organizational Change, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications

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

  • Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management: University of Virginia
  • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
  • Foundations of Strategic Planning for Public & Nonprofits: John Wiley & Sons
  • Computational Thinking for Problem Solving: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • AI Principles with Edge Computing: L&T EduTech
  • Strategic Leadership Fundamentals: University of Huddersfield
  • Security Principles: ISC2
  • Agile Leadership Principles and Practices: University of Maryland, College Park

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