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    • N

      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Program Implementation, Computational Thinking, Operational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Making, Business Analytics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Unsupervised Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Text Mining, Data Mining, Data Science, Big Data, NumPy, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Bayesian Statistics, Data Presentation, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Documentation, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      U

      University of North Texas

      Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Reports, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      437 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
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      É

      École Polytechnique

      Photovoltaic solar energy

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Data Storage Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Project Finance, Semiconductors, Economics, Basic Electrical Systems, Cost Benefit Analysis, Materials science, Market Trend

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      478 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Duke University

      Startup Valuation Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Excel Formulas, Finance, Financial Analysis, Investments, Private Equity, Securities (Finance), Entrepreneurship, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      736 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Investments, Finance, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Equities, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Estimation, Cash Flows

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      923 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Gestión del análisis de datos

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Management, Analytical Skills, Statistical Inference, Team Management, Statistical Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Statistics, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      English for Teaching Purposes

      Skills you'll gain: Lecturing, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Language Learning, Professional Development, Collaboration, Vocabulary, Train The Trainer, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      620 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Toronto

      Bioinformatic Methods I

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Data Analysis Software, Medical Science and Research, Analysis, Life Sciences

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Asset Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic statistics courses

    • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
    • Unsupervised Machine Learning: IBM
    • Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Project Management: Coursera Project Network
    • Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery: University of North Texas
    • Photovoltaic solar energy: École Polytechnique
    • Startup Valuation Methods: Duke University
    • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Gestión del análisis de datos: Johns Hopkins University
    • English for Teaching Purposes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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