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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Network Analysis, Data Ethics, Behavioral Economics, Analytics, Game Design, Social Sciences, Sociology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Program Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Management Software, Program Management, Responsible AI, Planning, Engineering Management, Generative AI, Timelines, Engineering Software, Risk Analysis, Resource Management, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Machine Learning for Engineers: Algorithms and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Statistical Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Regression Analysis, Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Complex Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Financial Reporting with Tableau: Parameters & Filters

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Financial Reporting, Financial Data, Business Reporting, Financial Statements, Business Intelligence, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Tableau Trading Dashboard

      Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Technical Analysis, Market Data, Investment Banking, Tree Maps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Market Analysis, Data Analysis, SQL

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Open University

      Understanding the need for a sustainable business

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Business Continuity, Business Ethics, Business Architecture, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Las personas, la tecnología y el futuro de la movilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Policy Analysis, Transportation Operations, Social Sciences, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Safety and Security, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Information Privacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Resilience & Leadership: Tools, Methods, & Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Resilience, Business Continuity, Communication, Risk Analysis, Systems Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Organizational Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Systems Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Wireframes in Miro: Exploring New Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Centered Design, Mockups, Information Architecture, Application Development

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      O Líder na Era do Digital e da Complexidade

      Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Business Leadership, Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Adaptability, Organizational Leadership, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Agile Methodology, Digital Transformation, Trend Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Real-time analytics with Spark: User Activity Monitoring

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, PySpark, Real Time Data, Query Languages, Data Transformation, SQL, Data Processing, Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Vector Databases: from Embeddings to Applications

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Database Systems, Databases, Algorithms, Semantic Web, Data Mining, Prompt Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Introduction to Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
    • GenAI for Program Managers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Machine Learning for Engineers: Algorithms and Applications: Northeastern University
    • Financial Reporting with Tableau: Parameters & Filters: Coursera Project Network
    • Tableau Trading Dashboard: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Understanding the need for a sustainable business: The Open University
    • Las personas, la tecnología y el futuro de la movilidad: University of Michigan
    • Resilience & Leadership: Tools, Methods, & Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Wireframes in Miro: Exploring New Ideas: Coursera Project Network
    • O Líder na Era do Digital e da Complexidade: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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