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      University of Michigan

      Python 3 Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Restful API, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering, File Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Career Success

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Business Planning, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Creative Problem-Solving, Scheduling, Problem Solving, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Concision, Smart Goals, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Convolutional Neural Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Feature Engineering, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      43K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for Law

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Legal Technology, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Legal Strategy, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Productivity Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Strategic Management and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Planning, Case Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Goal Setting, Resource Management, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Culture Transformation, Change Management, Business Strategies, Business Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      What is Data Science?

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Utrecht University

      Understanding child development: from synapse to society

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Speech Language Pathology, Developmental Disabilities, Systems Thinking, Pediatrics, Research, Neurology, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      400 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      C# Programming for Unity Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Data Structures, Application Design, Computational Thinking, Data Storage, Application Development, Software Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, UI Components, Scripting

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

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT: Excel at Personal Automation with GPTs, AI & Zapier

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Productivity, Email Automation, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Expense Management, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Expense Reports, Large Language Modeling, Workflow Management, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Concision, Project Risk Management, Editing, Decision Making, Project Controls, Change Control, Grammar, Project Management, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Natural Language Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Markov Model, Text Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Keras (Neural Network Library), Unstructured Data, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Python 3 Programming: University of Michigan
    • Career Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Convolutional Neural Networks: DeepLearning.AI
    • Prompt Engineering for Law: Vanderbilt University
    • Strategic Management and Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
    • What is Data Science? : IBM
    • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
    • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System
    • ChatGPT: Excel at Personal Automation with GPTs, AI & Zapier: Vanderbilt University
    • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development: University of California, Irvine

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