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      University of Geneva

      Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biostatistics, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Biomedical Technology, Primary Care, Clinical Research Ethics, General Medicine, Oncology, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Informed Consent

      4.5
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      398 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced 3D Techniques and Sculpting for Games

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Graphical Tools

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ball State University

      Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures

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      4.7
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Women in environmental biology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Climate Change Adaptation, Science and Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      SPSS: Apply & Evaluate Cluster Analysis Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, SPSS, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Practical Time Series Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Creating Business Value with Data and Looker

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Sharing, Performance Tuning, Data Integration, Ad Hoc Analysis, Query Languages, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Database Design, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Warehousing

      4.7
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      427 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Applied Generative AI & NLP with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, LLM Application, Databases, Feature Engineering, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Deep Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Peking University

      生物信息学: 导论与方法

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Informatics, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Data Mining, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Climate change and Indigenous People and local communities

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Data Collection, Vulnerability, Fundraising

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Social Sciences, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Financial Inclusion, Ideation, Needs Assessment, Team Building, Team Management, Case Studies, Innovation, Revenue Management, Empowerment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular natural sciences courses

    • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva
    • Advanced 3D Techniques and Sculpting for Games: Packt
    • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
    • Women in environmental biology: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • SPSS: Apply & Evaluate Cluster Analysis Techniques: EDUCBA
    • Practical Time Series Analysis: The State University of New York
    • Creating Business Value with Data and Looker: Google Cloud
    • Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Applied Generative AI & NLP with Python: Packt
    • 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University

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