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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Prognosis

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Forecasting, Data Cleansing, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Deep Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Build Better Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    683 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    326 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Data Analytics (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Rmarkdown, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, R (Software), Ggplot2, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Data Quality, Data Collection, Data Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    330 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Database Design, MySQL, Presentations, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, IBM DB2, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Star Schema, Interactive Data Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Heat Maps, Network Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    527 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Trigonometry

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    274 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Modeling

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    603 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Wireless Networks, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    625 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Modeling, Microsoft Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    165 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Application Development using Microservices and Serverless

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Istio, API Gateway, Restful API, Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Application Development, Containerization, Software Architecture, Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI for Medical Prognosis : DeepLearning.AI
  • Build Better Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
  • Pattern Discovery in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Google Data Analytics (PT): Google
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM
  • Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Mechanics: Rice University
  • Inferential Statistics: University of Amsterdam
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: EIT Digital

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