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

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability, Behavioral Economics, Bayesian Statistics, Problem Solving, Social Sciences

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

      4.8
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      117K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Looker (Software), Data Quality, Business Analytics, Big Data, Microsoft Excel, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Design, Photo Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Text Retrieval and Search Engines

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Information Management, System Design and Implementation, Statistical Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      960 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Graph Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Bioinformatics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Excel Formulas, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Political Sciences, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Storytelling, Data Migration, Data Security, IBM DB2, Pivot Tables And Charts, Descriptive Statistics, Data Management, Database Design, MySQL, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Classical Music

      Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music History, Music, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition, Art History

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Data Integrity, Digital Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
    • Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM
    • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
    • Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Text Retrieval and Search Engines: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Graph Theory: University of California San Diego
    • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
    • Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice: Universiteit Leiden
    • IBM Data Management: IBM

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