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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Programming with Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Scripting, Solution Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cambridge

      Foundations of Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Planning, Financial Statements, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Business Risk Management, Investment Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Data Capture, OpenAI, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Computer Vision, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Automation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Become a JavaScript Developer

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Web Development, Application Development, Debugging, Algorithms, Web Applications, JSON, Data Import/Export, Event-Driven Programming, Front-End Web Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering, Unit Testing, Maintainability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Introduction to Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Market Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Research, Market Analysis, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Business Reporting, Business Ethics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Frontend Developer Interview Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Responsive Web Design, Computational Thinking, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, React.js, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Algorithms, Interviewing Skills, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Computer Programming, Web Development, Data Structures, JSON, Javascript, Software Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack

      Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Illinois Tech

      Leadership & Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, People Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Influencing, Human Resource Strategy, Business Ethics, Negotiation, Innovation, Business Communication

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Organizational Change, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Geospatial Mapping, Culture Transformation, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Strategic Leadership, Spatial Analysis, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp

      ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Statistics, Work Breakdown Structure, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Database Clients

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Django (Web Framework), Database Management, Database Application, SQL, Databases, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Technology & Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Presentations, Creative Thinking, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Product Improvement, Market Opportunities, Technology Solutions, Team Oriented, Market Research, Ideation, Solution Design, Brainstorming, Business Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Foundations of Finance: University of Cambridge
    • GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Become a JavaScript Developer: Scrimba
    • Introduction to Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
    • Frontend Developer Interview Practice: Scrimba
    • Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack: Coursera Project Network
    • Leadership & Organization Design: Illinois Tech
    • Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future: University of Michigan
    • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep: SkillUp

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