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    University of California, Irvine

    Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Virtual Teams, Cognitive flexibility, Digital Communications, Empathy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Cryptographic Protocols, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Probability Distribution, Network Analysis, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Theoretical Computer Science, Bayesian Statistics, Python Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Arithmetic

    4.5
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Machine Learning with Python & Scikit-learn

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Science, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management, FinTech, Change Management, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Getting started with compositing in Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Design, Color Theory, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Executive AI Leadership Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Technology Roadmaps, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, ChatGPT, Leadership, Business Transformation, Change Management, Content Strategy, Corporate Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    Personal & Family Financial Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Risk Management, Tax Management, Financial Statements, Investments, Cash Management, Insurance, Income Tax, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Budgeting, Portfolio Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Design Foundations in Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Workflow Management, Creative Design, Collaboration, Scalability, Computer Graphic Techniques, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Compliance Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Assurance, Vulnerability Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Encryption Standard, Blockchain, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Sequences, Time Series and Prediction

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Forecasting, Data Processing, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Deep Learning with PyTorch, Keras and Tensorflow

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Pipelines, Network Architecture, Network Model, Predictive Modeling

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Probability & Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Jupyter, Data Science, Statistics, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego
  • IBM Machine Learning with Python & Scikit-learn: IBM
  • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Getting started with compositing in Adobe Photoshop: Adobe
  • Executive AI Leadership Mastery: Starweaver
  • Personal & Family Financial Planning: University of Florida
  • Design Foundations in Adobe Illustrator: Adobe
  • Information Security Foundations: LearnKartS
  • Sequences, Time Series and Prediction: DeepLearning.AI

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