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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking

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    488 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Design Principles: an Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design, Experimentation, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Human Centered Design, Web Design and Development, Typography, Design Research, A/B Testing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dassault Systèmes

    Explore the Collaborative Industry Innovator Role

    Skills you'll gain: Issue Tracking, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Office, Workflow Management, Innovation, Data Sharing, Work Order, Project Coordination, Prioritization, Content Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Foundation Models and Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    258 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Data Analytics Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    148 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Oracle Database Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage, Transaction Processing, Data Modeling

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    462 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    What is the Metaverse?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, Digital Assets, Virtual Teams, Cultural Diversity, E-Commerce, Collaborative Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Blockchain, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Research and Design, Community Development, Market Opportunities, Economic Development, New Product Development, Content Creation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Information Privacy

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    326 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Computational Logic, Advanced Mathematics, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Building R Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Software Documentation, Maintainability, Testability, R Programming, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Git (Version Control System), Technical Documentation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Snowflake

    Snowflake Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Databases, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Data Presentation, DevOps, Data Integration, Data Infrastructure, SQL, Cloud Development, Data Processing, CI/CD, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Apache Hadoop, Relational Databases, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Databases, SQL, NoSQL, Data Security, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference: Stanford University
  • Design Principles: an Introduction: University of California San Diego
  • Explore the Collaborative Industry Innovator Role: Dassault Systèmes
  • Generative AI: Foundation Models and Platforms: IBM
  • Data Analytics Foundations: DeepLearning.AI
  • Oracle Database Foundations: LearnQuest
  • What is the Metaverse?: Meta
  • Pattern Discovery in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Building R Packages: Johns Hopkins University

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