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      University of Pennsylvania

      Single Variable Calculus

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Integral Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Estimation, Derivatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      431 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Global Positioning Systems, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Trigonometry, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Differential Equations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Verification And Validation, Engineering, Advanced Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      432 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Portfolio Selection and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Financial Market, Risk Management, Equities, Finance, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making, Quantitative Research, Variance Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      618 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Variable Selection, Model Validation, Nonlinear Regression

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Data Validation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Statistical Thermodynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Quantitative Research, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Statistical Methods, Differential Equations, Physics, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Simulations, Physical Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of North Texas

      Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Reports, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      436 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      SQL Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization, JSON, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Debugging, Data Transformation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      Chinese for HSK 2

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Grammar, Oral Comprehension

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      916 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Procurement Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Request For Quotation (RFQ), Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Request for Proposal, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, Cost Reduction, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      577 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Team Management, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process, Production Process, Root Cause Analysis, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started in Google Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Dashboard, User Accounts

      4.4
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      Python Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic statistics courses

    • Single Variable Calculus: University of Pennsylvania
    • Spacecraft Dynamics and Control: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Portfolio Selection and Risk Management: Rice University
    • Variable Selection, Model Validation, Nonlinear Regression: Illinois Tech
    • Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery: University of North Texas
    • SQL Problem Solving: University of California, Davis
    • Chinese for HSK 2: Peking University
    • Procurement Basics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Six Sigma Principles : Kennesaw State University

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