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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Predictive Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Storage, Big Data, Risk Analysis, Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Data Cleansing, SQL

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Spring Boot Web Development with Java

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Model View Controller, Unit Testing, Microservices, Application Development, Redis, Restful API, YAML, Java, Java Programming, MongoDB, Application Deployment, Application Design, NoSQL, Ajax, Hibernate (Java), Software Testing

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Houdini Dynamics & Cloth: Simulate Cinematic FX

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Animations, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Scripting, Debugging

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Honors Algebra 2: Algebraic, Exponential & Log Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon

      Amazon Junior Software Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, SQL, Full-Stack Web Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Development, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Database Management, MySQL, Digital Transformation, Relational Databases, Java Programming, Generative AI

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      409 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Healthcare Innovation: Need/Opportunity Identification

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Innovation, Health Policy, Strategic Decision-Making, New Product Development, Process Development, Organizational Strategy, Health Technology, Problem Solving, Planning, Return On Investment

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Systems Thinking Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Data Visualization

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Primer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Large Language Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Human Machine Interfaces, Natural Language Processing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Critical Thinking & Logic: Real-World Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Case Studies, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making, Verbal Communication Skills

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Mechanical Vibration

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Matlab, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Design, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Design Process, Linear Algebra

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

    • Advanced Business Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Spring Boot Web Development with Java: EDUCBA
    • Houdini Dynamics & Cloth: Simulate Cinematic FX: EDUCBA
    • Honors Algebra 2: Algebraic, Exponential & Log Functions: Johns Hopkins University
    • Amazon Junior Software Developer: Amazon
    • Healthcare Innovation: Need/Opportunity Identification: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Systems Thinking Basics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Generative AI Primer: Vanderbilt University
    • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology

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