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      Arizona State University

      Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Kinesiology, User Research, Decision Making, Human Computer Interaction, Human Learning, User Interface (UI), Data Collection, Human Factors Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Research Design, Accident Prevention, Mitigation

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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Application Development, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Rochester

      The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Resource Allocation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Budgeting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Rochester

      Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Priorities, Commercialization, Prioritization, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Decision Making

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      مهارات التفكير التأملي | Reflective Thinking Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Personal Development, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Creative Thinking, Open Mindset, Problem Solving, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Product Design, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Needs Assessment, Product Testing, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Habilidades humanas y de negocios para negociar

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Active Listening, Persuasive Communication, Customer Analysis, Empathy, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Learn to code with AI

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Web Development, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Version Control, Mobile Development, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Debugging, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Development, Database Application, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Data Driven Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Estimation, Data Collection, Statistical Software, Risk Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Box Plots, R Programming, Return On Investment, Sample Size Determination, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Project Documentation, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Product Testing, Data Validation, Document Management, Data Integrity, Data Management, Organizational Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Definición y Medición

      Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Value Engineering, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Problem Management, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Problem Solving

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans: Arizona State University
    • Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch: Coursera Project Network
    • The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior : University of Rochester
    • Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System: University of Rochester
    • مهارات التفكير التأملي | Reflective Thinking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
    • Habilidades humanas y de negocios para negociar: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Learn to code with AI: Scrimba
    • The Data Driven Manager: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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