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    Master descriptive statistics for summarizing and describing data. Learn to use statistical measures, graphs, and tables for data analysis.

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Foundations and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, Big Data, Supervised Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods, Data Cleansing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Anomaly Detection, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      أساسيات تحليل البيانات باستخدام جداول بيانات جوجل

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Graphing, Statistics, Data Science, Data Manipulation

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      168 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Data Manipulation, Expense Management, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Kennesaw State University

      DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Knowledge Transfer, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Product Design, Statistical Methods, Design and Product, Probability & Statistics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Analytics Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Working Capital, Data Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Job Analysis, Case Studies, Financial Analysis

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

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      University of California San Diego

      Machine Learning With Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Big Data, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, Application Deployment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Research Instruments and Research Hypotheses

      Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Validation

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Essential Design Principles for Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis, Color Theory, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Human Factors

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Business Intelligence Concepts, Tools, and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Decision Support Systems, Business Intelligence Software, Business Process Management, Data Warehousing, Performance Measurement, MicroStrategy, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Competitive Intelligence, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      649 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Unilever

      Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Market Analysis, Google Analytics, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing, MarTech

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Reproducible Research

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Sharing, General Science and Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Technical Communication, Version Control

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

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    • Data Mining Foundations and Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
    • أساسيات تحليل البيانات باستخدام جداول بيانات جوجل : Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • Supply Chain Analytics Essentials: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Machine Learning With Big Data: University of California San Diego
    • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft
    • Research Instruments and Research Hypotheses: Queen Mary University of London
    • Essential Design Principles for Tableau: University of California, Davis
    • Business Intelligence Concepts, Tools, and Applications: University of Colorado System

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