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      L&T EduTech

      AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Big Data, Data Management, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Process Engineering, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management, 3D Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Quantum AI

      Hands-on quantum error correction with Google Quantum AI

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Hardware Architecture, Failure Analysis, Computer Programming Tools, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Hardware, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Services for AI Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Amazon Web Services, Solution Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Data Quality, Computer Vision, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Natural Language Processing, Personally Identifiable Information

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Legal Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research, Data Collection, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Anthropology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Big Data Emerging Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Big Data, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy, Market Share, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: AI in Production

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, IBM Cloud, Continuous Deployment, Microservices, User Feedback, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Continuous Monitoring, Data Science, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Interaction Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Display Devices, Game Design, Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, User Experience Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Introduction to Drug Hunting

      Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Competitive Intelligence, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Boost Your Cybersecurity Career

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Modeling, Generative AI, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Prompt Engineering, Anomaly Detection, Vulnerability Management, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Quantitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Policy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
    • Hands-on quantum error correction with Google Quantum AI: Google Quantum AI
    • AWS Services for AI Solutions: Amazon Web Services
    • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
    • Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis: American Psychological Association
    • Big Data Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
    • AI Workflow: AI in Production: IBM
    • 3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality: University of London
    • Introduction to Drug Hunting: Novartis
    • Generative AI: Boost Your Cybersecurity Career : IBM

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