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    Adobe

    Ideate and Visualize Creative Ideas Using AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Prompt Engineering, Adobe Express, Ideation, Generative AI, Presentations, Storyboarding, Writing, Creativity, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Design Thinking, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaboration, Visual Design, Image Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    C# Programming for Unity Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unity Engine, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Computer Programming, File I/O, Software Architecture, Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Prototyping, Data Structures, Graph Theory, UI Components, Data Storage, Algorithms, Software Design, Programming Principles, Application Development

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    Packt

    Strategic Impact: A Leader's Planning Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication Planning, Strategic Leadership, Employee Engagement, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Dashboard, Meeting Facilitation, Goal Setting, Planning, Organizational Strategy, Discussion Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Presentations, Business Strategy, Leadership Development, Team Building, Teamwork

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    AI, Business & the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Business Transformation, Business Risk Management, Digital Transformation, Business Ethics, Thought Leadership, Data Ethics, Interviewing Skills, Human Machine Interfaces

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Global Positioning Systems, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Verification And Validation, Engineering, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Physics

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    Vanderbilt University

    OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Verification And Validation, Travel Arrangements, Test Case, Interaction Design

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    University of Leeds

    Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Acceptance Testing, System Testing, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Usability Testing, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Manchester

    Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Using Public Policy for Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Life Sciences

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    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Resolution Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Cooperation, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Problem Solving

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Investment Management, Governance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Asset Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Verification And Validation, Accountability

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ideate and Visualize Creative Ideas Using AI Tools: Adobe
  • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System
  • Strategic Impact: A Leader's Planning Framework: Packt
  • AI, Business & the Future of Work: Lund University
  • Spacecraft Dynamics and Control: University of Colorado Boulder
  • OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants: Vanderbilt University
  • Foundations of Software Testing and Validation: University of Leeds
  • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester
  • Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
  • Algorithms for DNA Sequencing: Johns Hopkins University

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