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      Packt

      Git Fundamentals – Getting Started with Git and GitHub

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Linux Commands, File Management, Software Development Tools, Data Integrity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Applied NLP and Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Dimensionality Reduction, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, LLM Application, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Processing, Databases, Feature Engineering, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, NumPy

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology I

      Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research

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      Skillshare

      Nomad Sculpt 3D: Stylized Female Pt 2: Clothing & Poses

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Storytelling, Graphical Tools

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      Packt

      Advanced Git and GitHub – Optimization and Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Web Development Tools, Application Deployment, React.js, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Linear Algebra and Regression Fundamentals for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Matplotlib, Linear Algebra, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning

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      University of Alberta

      Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

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      Imperial College London

      Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, R (Software), Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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      Northeastern University

      Web Design and User Experience Engineering Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Web Design and Development, React.js, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Wireframing, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Javascript

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      Packt

      Introduction to Next.js Ecommerce - Setting Up the Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Data Validation, JavaScript Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, User Interface (UI), PostgreSQL, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, React.js, Object-Relational Mapping, Development Environment, Databases, User Accounts

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      Skillshare

      Adobe Illustrator Basics for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Data Import/Export, Color Theory, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Linear Algebra for ML and Analytics Training

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Mathematics, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Analytics, Data Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Git Fundamentals – Getting Started with Git and GitHub: Packt
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    • Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health: Imperial College London
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