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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Machine Design Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Estimation, Reliability, Problem Solving

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      How to Start Your Own Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Financial Statements, Ideation, Business Planning, Value Propositions, Brainstorming, Organizational Structure, Income Statement, Innovation, Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Entrepreneurship, Balance Sheet, Marketing Planning, Franchising, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Management, Leadership

      4.5
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      NVIDIA

      AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Data Centers, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Computer Architecture, Data Storage

      4.6
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      393 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Strategies for A Better World

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Demography, Corporate Sustainability, International Relations, Market Trend, Entrepreneurship, Stakeholder Management, International Finance, Business Strategies, Feasibility Studies, Business Strategy, Trend Analysis, Business Metrics, Customer Analysis, Business Ethics, Project Scoping, Culture, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Improving Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Productivity, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Communication, Goal Setting, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness, Cooperation, Non-Verbal Communication, Negotiation, Adaptability

      4.7
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Consolidation, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Data Analysis Software, Data Management, Data Import/Export, Productivity Software, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      The Digital Marketing Revolution

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Digital Marketing, MarTech, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Channel, Marketing Strategies, Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Business Transformation, Customer experience improvement, Innovation

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Forecasting, Hospitality Management, Hotel Operations, Budgeting, Asset Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Target Market, Market Share, Demand Generation, Hospitality, Online Advertising, Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Demand Planning, Brand Strategy, Operational Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Direct Marketing, E-Commerce

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Combinatorics, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Product Ideation, Design, and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Product Management, Prototyping, Product Design, Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercialization, Target Market, Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Product Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Business Valuation

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      691 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Feasibility Studies, Brainstorming, Ideation, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data Strategy, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Strategic Leadership, Proposal Writing, Business Transformation, Business Marketing, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      516 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Management, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Market, Financial Services, Financial Planning, Financial Regulation, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Market Dynamics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Machine Design Part I: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • How to Start Your Own Business: Michigan State University
    • AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals: NVIDIA
    • Business Strategies for A Better World: University of Pennsylvania
    • Improving Communication Skills: University of Pennsylvania
    • Everyday Excel, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Digital Marketing Revolution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management: ESSEC Business School
    • Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science: University of California San Diego
    • Product Ideation, Design, and Management: University of Maryland, College Park

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