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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Geometry, Data Structures

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      CVS Health

      Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role

      Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Interviewing Skills, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Customer Support, Professionalism, LinkedIn, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Science Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Illinois Tech

      Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Analytics, Data Validation

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business Venturing Abroad

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, International Finance, Global Marketing, Export Control, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Making, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Product Development, User Experience Design, User Research, Human Centered Design, New Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Product Development, Generative AI, Solution Design, AWS SageMaker, Innovation, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      What’s Your Big Idea?

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, User Feedback, Business Strategy, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Resource Management, Presentations, Customer Insights

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Asset Protection, Loans, Financial Planning, Finance, Budgeting, Consumer Behaviour, Psychology, Decision Making, Empowerment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Transportation Operations, Analytics, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Business Modeling, Logistics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      离散优化算法篇 Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Logic, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Creative Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making, Collaboration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role: CVS Health
    • Data Science Challenge: Coursera Project Network
    • Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value: Illinois Tech
    • International Business Venturing Abroad: University of Colorado Boulder
    • An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science: University of Leeds
    • From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • What’s Your Big Idea?: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation: Johns Hopkins University

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