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      American Psychological Association

      Data Exploration in Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Variance Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Social Sciences

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      H2O.ai

      H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 2

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Transformation, Verification And Validation, Data Quality, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Generative AI Models and Transformer Networks Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Deep Learning, Real Time Data, Scalability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing

      2.4
      Rating, 2.4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Looker (Software), Real Time Data, Cloud Engineering, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Unstructured Data, Dashboard, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Extract, Transform, Load, Tensorflow, Data Architecture, Analytics, Data Processing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Innovation, Environment, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, New Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Informed Consent

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Creativity, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Psychology

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainable Food Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      Introduction to Translational Science

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Research Design, Community Health, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Introduction to Linear Algebra

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Markov Model, Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Probability, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Engineering Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Ethical AI Use

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Natural Language Processing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Climate Change Programs, Innovation, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Mathematical Modeling, Governance, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data Exploration in Psychology: American Psychological Association
    • H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 2: H2O.ai
    • Generative AI Models and Transformer Networks Certification: Simplilearn
    • Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • 21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?: University of Alberta
    • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development: University of Cape Town
    • Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Sustainable Food Systems: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Translational Science: University of Rochester
    • Introduction to Linear Algebra: The University of Sydney

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