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      University of Michigan

      Foundations of Sports Analytics: Data, Representation, and Models in Sports

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Probability & Statistics, R Programming, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      488 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Sustainable Development, Physics, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Data Collection, Probability Distribution

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      531 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      A Crash Course in Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Design, Performance Metric, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Python for Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Forecasting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Solar Energy Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Building Services Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Cost Estimation, Engineering Calculations, Safety Standards, Environmental Issue, Systems Of Measurement, Technical Standard

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Foundations of Data Science and Machine Learning with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Science, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, AI Personalization, Feature Engineering, NumPy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Competitive Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Innovation

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Hydraulics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Probability, Engineering, Mechanics, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Geometry, Trigonometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Biology, Research, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Cell Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Business Analytics, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Automation, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Estimation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Foundations of Sports Analytics: Data, Representation, and Models in Sports: University of Michigan
    • Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference: Stanford University
    • Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente: Universidad Austral
    • A Crash Course in Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Python for Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
    • Solar Energy Basics: The State University of New York
    • Foundations of Data Science and Machine Learning with Python: Packt
    • Competitive Strategy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows: Tel Aviv University

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