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    Master descriptive statistics for summarizing and describing data. Learn to use statistical measures, graphs, and tables for data analysis.

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      Coursera Project Network

      مبادئ التسويق على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Facebook, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Drive Engagement, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Wesleyan University

      Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Science, Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Real Time Data, Research, Research Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Mining Quality Prediction Using Machine & Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Test Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Software Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Redes Ecológicas

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Graph Theory, Exploratory Data Analysis, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ball State University

      Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, R (Software), R Programming, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis

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      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Customer Analysis, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Data Visualization Software

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Using Sensors With Your Raspberry Pi

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Systems Of Measurement, Data Processing, Data Science, Electronic Components, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Methods, Analytical Skills, NumPy, Real Time Data, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Perspectives in Digital Transformation: Agribusiness

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Sustainability Standards, Operational Efficiency, Business Technologies, Sustainable Business, Technology Solutions, Innovation, Market Trend, Emerging Technologies, Trend Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Machine Learning in Retail

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Web Analytics, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Retail Store Operations, Machine Learning, Histogram, Decision Tree Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter, Matplotlib

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Space Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Infrastructure Security, Medical Science and Research, Threat Management, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Spatial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Physics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      American History Through Baseball

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Culture, Social Studies, World History, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Social Justice, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Public History, Demography, Market Opportunities, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Our Place in the Cosmos

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Environment, General Science and Research, Remote Access Systems, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines, Systems Of Measurement

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • مبادئ التسويق على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone: Wesleyan University
    • Mining Quality Prediction Using Machine & Deep Learning: Coursera Project Network
    • Redes Ecológicas: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Data Visualization: Ball State University
    • Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data: Coursera Project Network
    • Using Sensors With Your Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
    • Perspectives in Digital Transformation: Agribusiness: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Machine Learning in Retail: Coursera Project Network
    • Space Safety: Technical University of Munich (TUM)

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