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      University of Michigan

      Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

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

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Internet Of Things, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Human Centered Design, Persona Development

      4.3
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Approche agile et design thinking

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Agile Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Product Development, User Research, Persona Development, Usability Testing, Team Building, User Centered Design, Value Propositions, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Foundations of Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Strategic Marketing, Resource Management, Business Process

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Design Thinking for Data Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Brainstorming, User Experience, Innovation, Usability Testing, Data Synthesis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Technology Strategies, Technology Solutions, ChatGPT, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Business Technologies, Blockchain, Generative AI Agents, Algorithms, Social Media, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era

      Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Business Modeling, Data Ethics, Design Thinking, Innovation, Customer Data Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Technology Strategies, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Product Development, Big Data, Customer Insights, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IIT Bombay

      Design Thinking and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Brainstorming, Empathy, User Feedback, Product Development, Customer experience improvement, Case Studies, Product Testing, Collaboration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Student Engagement, Technical Communication, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Education Software and Technology, Animation and Game Design, Code Review, Object Oriented Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Software Documentation, Brainstorming, Data Structures, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, User Research, Culture Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, Qualitative Research, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Human Centered Design, Solution Design, Creative Thinking, Organizational Change, User Experience, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Empathy, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Thought Leadership, Leadership

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking: University of Michigan
    • Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions: LearnQuest
    • Approche agile et design thinking: University of Virginia
    • Foundations of Strategy: IE Business School
    • Design Thinking for Data Professionals: Fractal Analytics
    • Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality: University of California, Davis
    • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University
    • Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era: Politecnico di Milano
    • Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Stanford University
    • Design Thinking and Innovation: IIT Bombay

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