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Thinking Courses

Thinking courses can help you learn critical analysis, problem-solving techniques, creative thinking strategies, and decision-making frameworks. You can build skills in evaluating arguments, identifying biases, and applying logical reasoning across various scenarios. Many courses introduce tools like mind mapping software, decision trees, and frameworks for structured thinking, which enhance your ability to organize thoughts and tackle complex challenges effectively.


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Creating a Technology Startup Company

    Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Persona Development, Systems Thinking, Technical Management, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Operations Management, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Governance, Performance Metric, Leadership, Business Strategy, Engineering, Recruitment Strategies

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    Coursera

    Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Design Thinking, Business Strategy, Brainstorming, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Market Opportunities, Business Research, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Trustworthiness, Professionalism, Personal Integrity, Business Administration, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Leadership Studies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Case Studies, Corporate Sustainability, Conflict Management, Team Leadership

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Culture, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Analysis, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Active Listening, Empathy, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Creativity, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Media and Communications, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Account Manager with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Account Strategy, Productivity Software, Financial Management, Financial Data, Administrative Support, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Quality, Customer Service, Account Management, Microsoft Copilot, Budgeting, Client Services, Content Management, AI Personalization, Microsoft 365, Relationship Building, Customer Insights, Generative AI

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Scope Management, Business Requirements, Presentations, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Looker (Software), Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Process Optimization, Data Analysis Software

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    University of Washington

    Project Management Quickstart

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Timelines, Scheduling, Dependency Analysis, Risk Management, Communication Planning

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology

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    Northeastern University

    Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care Administration, Patient Safety, Decision Making, Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business Review

    Lead with Technology and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, digital literacy, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Team Motivation

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    Duke University

    Investment Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Creating a Technology Startup Company: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy: Coursera
  • Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation: Coursera
  • Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft Account Manager with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills : IBM
  • Project Management Quickstart: University of Washington
  • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Intro to Managing Ethics in the Workplace & Marketplace: Northeastern University

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