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    SAS

    Doing More with SAS Programming

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Integration, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Data Presentation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Estimation, Failure Analysis, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Systems Engineering, Thermal Management, Electrical Power, Control Systems, High Voltage, Probability, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Simulations, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Structures, Linux

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Generative Model Architectures, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based

    Skills you'll gain: Taxonomy, AI Personalization, Spreadsheet Software, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Persona Development, Text Mining, Descriptive Statistics, Data Collection, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Java

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Databricks to Local LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Generative AI, Data Lakes, Extract, Transform, Load, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Transformation, LLM Application, Data Pipelines, Large Language Modeling, Apache Spark, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Data Science, CI/CD, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Quantitative Research, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Android Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Mobile Development, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    JavaScript Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript, Data Structures, Debugging, JSON, Scripting, Web Development, Web Applications, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Git (Version Control System), Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Coursera Project Network

    Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Content, Web Design

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    Duke University

    Electric Industry Operations and Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Market Dynamics, Operating Cost, Plant Operations and Management, Operational Efficiency, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Dispatching

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Electrical Power, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Design, Hydrology, Electric Power Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Water Resource Management, Environment, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Doing More with SAS Programming: SAS
  • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
  • TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based: University of Minnesota
  • Databricks to Local LLMs: Duke University
  • Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Programming Fundamentals in Kotlin: Meta
  • JavaScript Programming Essentials: IBM
  • Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS: Coursera Project Network

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