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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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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Python Programming, Data Mining

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Processing, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Payroll Reporting, Labor Compliance, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Benefits Administration, Employee Onboarding, Tax Compliance, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Packt

    Developing an Experimenter's Mindset for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, User Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Adaptability, Open Mindset, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Continuous Improvement Process, Business, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Retail Strategy: Analyze, Design & Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: Retail Store Operations, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Organizational Structure, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Business, Market Share, Customer Analysis, Organizational Development, Talent Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Intellectual Property, Financial Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Medical Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Medical Practices and Procedures, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Programación en Python

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Matplotlib, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategy Formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Resource Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Global Marketing, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Data Cleansing, Data Access, Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Bachelor in Information Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storytelling, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Javascript and jQuery, Network Troubleshooting, Database Management Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Open Source Technology, Project Scoping, Networking Hardware, Virtualization, Unified Modeling Language, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Computer Hardware, Design Thinking, Team Oriented, DevSecOps

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    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Digital Footprint

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Data Management, Information Management, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Science Beyond the Basics (ML+DS)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Supervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, AWS SageMaker, Unsupervised Learning, Large Language Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, A/B Testing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Processing, AWS CloudFormation, AI Personalization, Network Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach: University of Washington
  • Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Developing an Experimenter's Mindset for Business: Packt
  • Retail Strategy: Analyze, Design & Evaluate: EDUCBA
  • AI for Medical Professionals: AI CERTs
  • Programación en Python: Universidad de los Andes
  • Strategy Formulation: Copenhagen Business School
  • IBM Machine Learning: IBM
  • Bachelor in Information Technology: Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Digital Footprint: The University of Edinburgh

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