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      CertNexus

      Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Big Data, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Diversity Awareness, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      546 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Algorithms, Analysis, Computer Science, Research

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Data Analyst Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Professional Development, Data Analysis, Recruitment, Data Storytelling, Relationship Building, Presentations, Analytical Skills, Portfolio Management, Business Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      709 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Digital Signal Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Image Analysis, Telecommunications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Programming Principles, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Mapping, Mathematical Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      784 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Text Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Social Network Analysis, Supervised Learning, Unstructured Data, Marketing Analytics, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Text Mining, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Semantic Web, Statistical Methods, JSON, Data Science

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      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Pipeline

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning

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      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      651 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Responsible Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Compliance Management, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Data Ethics, Risking, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Automation, Stakeholder Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Leadership and Management, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Data Structures & Backend with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Spring Boot, Restful API, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Web Services, Java Programming, Java, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Programming Principles, Authorization (Computing), Software Architecture, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      SAS Visual Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Quality, Text Mining, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Analysis, Dashboard, Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Business Reporting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Prototyping, Software Documentation, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      257 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular political science courses

    • Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
    • Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
    • Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data: University of California San Diego
    • Data Analyst Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
    • Digital Signal Processing: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Text Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Mining Pipeline: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
    • Responsible Generative AI: University of Michigan
    • Data Structures & Backend with Java: Board Infinity

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