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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Simulations, Systems Analysis

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Model Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Social Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Probability, Market Dynamics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Critical thinking: reasoned decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Research, Constructive Feedback, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Clemson University

    Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis, Performance Testing, Scalability

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التفكير الناقد | Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Self-Motivation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Machine Learning and Algorithmic Bias

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Governance, Data Ethics, Data Processing, Risk Mitigation, Algorithms, AI Product Strategy, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Data Collection, Regulatory Requirements, Business, Analytical Skills, Business Strategy, Business Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Program Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Software Development, Scalability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), AI Product Strategy, Debugging, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Processing, Maintainability, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Computer Programming, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    513 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Software Development, Generative AI, Deductive Reasoning, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Social Sciences, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    624 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Model Thinking: University of Michigan
  • Critical thinking: reasoned decision making: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson University
  • التفكير الناقد | Critical Thinking: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Introduction to Machine Learning and Algorithmic Bias: Northeastern University
  • Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science: University of California San Diego
  • Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional: University of California, Davis
  • Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills: Northeastern University
  • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics

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