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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Preventative Care, Health Administration, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Health Informatics, Telehealth

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Intellectual Autonomy

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Research, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Human Learning, Verification And Validation, Public Policies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Visionary, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Collaboration, Dealing With Ambiguity, Empathy, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Business Value Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Control, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Metrics, Growth Strategies, Asset Management, Business Strategies, Operational Efficiency, Expectation Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Microsoft Excel

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Team Building, Knowledge Transfer, Innovation, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Decision Making, Culture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CertNexus

      Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Applied Machine Learning, Project Implementation, Business Solutions, Solution Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Principles of Computing (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, Simulations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      584 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Music Theory, Pedagogy, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Technical Communication, Scientific Methods, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Content Creation, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, System Support

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Curiosity, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Foundations of Professional Identity

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Decision Making, Strong Work Ethic, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trustworthiness, Personal Development, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Intellectual Autonomy: University of Glasgow
    • Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice: University of Virginia
    • Business Value Creation: Duke University
    • Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning: University of Pennsylvania
    • Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning: CertNexus
    • Principles of Computing (Part 1): Rice University
    • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
    • Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials: Packt

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