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      University of Leeds

      Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Design, Product Development, Problem Solving, Communication, Requirements Elicitation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique

      Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Operational Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Kaizen Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Kanban Principles, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Waste Minimization, Complex Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      668 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Depreciation, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Statistical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Loans, Process Optimization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      562 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Through Social Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavior Management, Negotiation, Social Skills, Drive Engagement, Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Political Sciences, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      295 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Utrecht University

      Clinical Epidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Science and Research, Health Policy, Public Health, Patient Evaluation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      360 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Employee Coaching, Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Program Implementation, Action Oriented, Goal Setting, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      597 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Cost Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Income Statement, Management Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Gross Profit, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Corporate Accounting, Cost Control, Financial Statements, Inventory Accounting, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Operational Analysis, Tax Management, Price Negotiation, Budgeting, Capacity Management, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Prostate Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Preventative Care, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Precision Medicine, Patient Education and Support, Surgery, Clinical Trials, Anatomy, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Risk Analysis, Medical Imaging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      725 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Skills, Growth Mindedness, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Needs Assessment, Learning Styles, Behavior Management, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Problem Solving, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Quality, Design Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Thought Leadership, Project Implementation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Torque (Physics), Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Schematic Diagrams, Physics, Scientific Visualization, Electronic Systems, Mechanics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
    • L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique : ESSEC Business School
    • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University
    • Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges: Lund University
    • Clinical Epidemiology: Utrecht University
    • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
    • Cost Accounting: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
    • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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