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    Results for "independent thinking"

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      833 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Research, Writing, Statistics, Scientific Methods, Oral Expression, Correlation Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Interactive Learning, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Innovation, Curiosity, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Human Centered Design, Curiosity, Storytelling, User Research, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Institute for the Future

      Futures Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Proactivity, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Trend Analysis, Empathy, Market Trend, Game Theory, Cognitive flexibility, Storytelling, Personal Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Creative Thinking, User Research, Human Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Design Research, Open Mindset, Stakeholder Management, Project Scoping, User Experience Design, Persona Development, Project Planning, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, Product Development, Growth Mindedness, Visionary

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      211 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Productivity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Application Development, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Systems Thinking Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Collaboration, Data Visualization, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Independent Thinking, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Leadership, Resilience, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Emotional Intelligence, Research, Complex Problem Solving, Initiative and Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Generative AI, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Jupyter, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI Agents, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Tensorflow, Python Programming, Verification And Validation, Artificial Neural Networks

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Computer Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Analysis, Computer Architecture, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Stanford University
    • Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking: Duke University
    • Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success: Imperial College London
    • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
    • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
    • Design Thinking: University of Virginia
    • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • Systems Thinking Basics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Leadership and Critical Thinking: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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