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      University of California, Irvine

      Career Success

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Feasibility Studies, Negotiation, Business Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Goal Setting, Time Management, Problem Solving, Planning, Business Correspondence, Productivity, Report Writing, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Peer Review, Cost Management, Project Management, Collaboration, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Excel Formulas, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Data Processing, Human Machine Interfaces, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Unstructured Data, Automation, Risk Management Framework, Application Development, Verification And Validation

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

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      IBM

      AI Foundations for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Process Design, IBM Cloud, Machine Learning, Self Service Technologies, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Application Deployment, Automation, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Technical Writing, Customer Service, Image Analysis, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Learning How To Learn for Youth

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Student Engagement, Lifelong Learning, Cognitive flexibility, Human Learning, Time Management, Active Listening, Prioritization, Mental Concentration, Productivity, Willingness To Learn, Persistence, Creativity, Stress Management, Personal Development, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, User Research, Competitive Analysis, Design Research, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Creativity, Psychology, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM AI Foundations for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Data Mining, Enterprise Architecture, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, OpenAI, Information Architecture, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Data Management, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Analytics, Business Process Automation, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      96K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Leadership and Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Development, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, IBM Cloud, Business Strategies, Digital Transformation, Content Creation

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, 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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      IBM

      Generative AI for Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Predictive Modeling, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Technical Writing, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Content Creation, Data Visualization Software, Virtual Environment, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Leading the Modern Day Business

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Product Management, Business Transformation, New Product Development, Innovation, Ideation, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Technology Strategies, Product Improvement, Product Roadmaps, IT Management, Customer Engagement, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Management, Business Strategy, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Business Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Creative Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Creativity, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Project Planning, Change Control, Project Management, Relationship Building, Risk Management, Conflict Management, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Career Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
    • Prompt Engineering: Vanderbilt University
    • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
    • Learning How To Learn for Youth: Arizona State University
    • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate: Google
    • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
    • Generative AI Fundamentals: IBM
    • Convolutional Neural Networks: DeepLearning.AI
    • Generative AI for Data Scientists: IBM

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