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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Emerging Technologies, Automation

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

      Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, C (Programming Language), Build Tools, Software Development Tools, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Statistical Programming, Debugging, Command-Line Interface

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      642 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Electric Power Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Safety, High Voltage, Schematic Diagrams, Emerging Technologies, Environment and Resource Management

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Organizational Leadership, Deductive Reasoning, Positivity, Systems Thinking, Decision Making, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Research, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Optimism, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      303 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Critical thinking: reasoned decision making

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Systems Thinking, Decision Making, Research, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Open Mindset

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Design, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Process Control, Systems Thinking, Performance Testing, Automation Engineering, Mechanics, Electrical Systems, Applied Mathematics

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, IT Management, Risk Management, Auditors Report, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Introduction to Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Conceptual Design, Verification And Validation, Engineering Design Process, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, System Testing, Construction, Risk Management Framework

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      819 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Analysis, Collaboration, Self-Awareness

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

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      Google

      Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Scope Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Resource Management, Goal Setting, Performance Measurement, Strategic Thinking, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Development Life Cycle, OpenShift, Linux Commands, GitHub, Software Architecture, MongoDB, Bash (Scripting Language), Containerization, NoSQL, Kubernetes, Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Object-Relational Mapping, Flask (Web Framework), System Monitoring, Microservices, Jupyter, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Computer Hardware, Digital Design, Hardware Architecture, Design Software, Pseudocode, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Simulations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      842 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Electric Power Systems: University at Buffalo
    • Leadership and Critical Thinking: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Critical thinking: reasoned decision making: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Introduction to Systems Engineering: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional: University of California, Davis
    • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project: Google

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