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On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1
by Luc de Brabandere- 4.7
Approx. 13 hours to complete
With the help of great philosophers, you will rediscover the art of thinking. Managers are invited to rediscover the art of thinking. They should understand the role of mental models, realize the importance of cognitive bias, agree on clear definitions and efficient criteria etc. The Power of Analogy and the Black Swan On the Shoulders of Giants...
Science Literacy
by Dr. Claire Scavuzzo- 4.3
Approx. 23 hours to complete
In a world where we have access to unlimited information, it is hard to sift through the echo chamber of opinions fueled by emotions and personal biases, rather than scientific evidence. The Who, What, Why, When and How of Critical Thinking Drag and Drop Activity: Critical Thinking and the Scientific Method...
Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future
by Jane McGonigal- 4.8
Approx. 12 hours to complete
Along the way, leading futurists from the Institute from the Future will share some of their most challenging forecasts to help you stretch your imagination and improve your simulation skills. Many thanks to the Enlight Foundation and the Enlight Collaborative, which provided a grant to support the creation of this course....
Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python
by Christopher Brooks- 4.5
Approx. 20 hours to complete
The course will start with a design and information literacy perspective, touching on what makes a good and bad visualization, and what statistical measures translate into in terms of visualizations. : The Effects of Visual Embellishment on Comprehension and Memorability of Charts Selecting the Number of Bins in a Histogram: A Decision Theoretic Approach (Optional)...
Data-driven Astronomy
by Tara Murphy , Simon Murphy- 4.8
Approx. 24 hours to complete
Modern telescopes produce terabytes of data per observation, and the simulations required to model our observable Universe push supercomputers to their limits. - How to work out the time complexity of algorithms - Exploring the black holes at the centres of massive galaxies - Exploring the lifecycle of stars in our Galaxy...
Evaluating Problems
by Shawn Ross- 4.7
Approx. 16 hours to complete
The second course of the specialization EVALUATING PROBLEMS will show you how humans think and how to utilize different disciplinary approaches to tackle problems more effectively. “Evaluating the Anthropocene” – How to evaluate the problems of the Anthropocene. The Problem of the Future The Politics of the Climate Crisis The Nature of Artificial Intelligence...
Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies
by Renée Cummings , Aaron Hui , Megan Smith Branch , Eleanor 'Nell' Watson , Tania De Gasperis- 4.7
Approx. 21 hours to complete
The greatest risk in emerging technology is the perpetuation of bias in automated technologies dependent upon data sets. The Black Box Problem A Day in the Life of an Ethical Data Scientist Cracking the Black Box Assess the potential risks of bias. Advocate for the importance of risk evaluation in emerging technologies....
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International Marketing Entry and Execution
by Dae Ryun Chang- 4.7
Approx. 9 hours to complete
This will be part 2 of a two-series foundation courses for the Specialization: International Marketing & Cross Industry Growth. (3) achieve deeper insights into the core meaning of international marketing elements, i. (4) acquire new thinking about innovating in marketing with the 7S approach: social, small, simple, skip, sports, screen, and set marketing with cross-country and cross-industry innovation implications....
Introduction to Mathematical Thinking
by Dr. Keith DevlinTop Instructor- 4.8
Approx. 39 hours to complete
Learn how to think the way mathematicians do – a powerful cognitive process developed over thousands of years. Mathematical thinking is not the same as doing mathematics – at least not as mathematics is typically presented in our school system. In contrast, a key feature of mathematical thinking is thinking outside-the-box – a valuable ability in today’s world....
Structuring Values in Modern China
by Prof. John Lagerwey- 4.6
Approx. 25 hours to complete
This sequence of four courses will propose a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of Chinese cultural history conceived of as a succession of modes of rationality (philosophical, bureaucratic, and economic). The focus will be on the moments of paradigm shift from one mode of rationality to another. 2 Out with the Old...