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      Duke University

      Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Proposal Development, Cash Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Data, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications

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      Wesleyan University

      Suicide Prevention

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sociology, Public Health, Mental Health, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Pharmacotherapy, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Testing, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Safety Assurance, Chemistry, Medication Administration, Risk Analysis, Biology, Verification And Validation, Regulatory Compliance, Molecular Biology

      4.8
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      220 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Operations Research, Design Strategies

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      GPU Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Deep Learning, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, C and C++, Linear Algebra, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Vision, Numerical Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Performance Testing, Machine Learning

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      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis, Supervised Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      546 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Verification And Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      363 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections Skills Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Business Leadership, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytical Skills, Strategic Thinking, Data Strategy, Information Privacy, Business Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Thought Leadership, Project Implementation

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IE Business School

      Branding and Customer Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Branding, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, User Experience, Cross-Channel Marketing, Business Ethics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Employee Engagement, Leadership

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      538 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Trigonometry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      计算导论与C语言基础

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Financial Management: Duke University
    • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
    • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
    • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford University
    • GPU Programming: Johns Hopkins University
    • Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
    • Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
    • TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
    • Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
    • Branding and Customer Experience: IE Business School

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