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    Understand information theory for data communication and processing. Learn about entropy, coding, and data compression.

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      University of California, Irvine

      데이터 스토리텔링

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      YAML Fundamentals for DevOps, Cloud and IaC Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), JSON, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Salesforce Certified AI Associate Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Data Quality, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, ChatGPT, Customer Relationship Management, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Customer Engagement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Culture Matters and Teamwork

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Virtual Teams, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Professional Development, Empathy, Adaptability, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Pigmentos y fotones

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Design, Materials science, Photography, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, Scientific Visualization, Image Analysis, Curiosity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Streaming Big Data with Spark Streaming, Scala, and Spark 3!

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Cassandra, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Processing, Application Deployment, Distributed Computing, Development Environment

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: World Building Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Image Quality, Performance Tuning

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Product Recommender System: OpenAI Text Embedding

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, OpenAI, Data Manipulation, Prototyping, Text Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Python Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Trends and Innovations in Sports Media

      Skills you'll gain: Driving engagement, AI Personalization, Media Production, Media Strategy, Media and Communications, Community Organizing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Digital Media Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Web Content, Social Media, Revenue Management, Innovation, Brand Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, E-Commerce, Video Production, User Centered Design, Game Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Marketing: Ethics and Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Marketing Management, AI Personalization, Marketing Strategies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Marketing Analytics, Case Studies, Information Privacy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Howard University

      Capstone: Data Science Problem in Linear Algebra Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Delineation Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Quality, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Laboratory Testing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information theory courses

    • 데이터 스토리텔링: University of California, Irvine
    • YAML Fundamentals for DevOps, Cloud and IaC Engineers: Packt
    • Salesforce Certified AI Associate Certification: Packt
    • Culture Matters and Teamwork: University of Colorado System
    • Pigmentos y fotones : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Streaming Big Data with Spark Streaming, Scala, and Spark 3!: Packt
    • Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: World Building Basics: Skillshare
    • Product Recommender System: OpenAI Text Embedding : Coursera Project Network
    • Trends and Innovations in Sports Media: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • GenAI for Marketing: Ethics and Trends: Coursera Instructor Network

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