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      Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Ethics, Tensorflow, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Python Programming, NumPy, Artificial Neural Networks

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      4.9
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      35K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Development Life Cycle, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Linux Commands, GitHub, Software Architecture, MongoDB, Istio, Flask (Web Framework), Bash (Scripting Language), NoSQL, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Object-Relational Mapping, System Monitoring, Microservices, Jupyter, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Clinical Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Data Manipulation, Extract, Transform, Load, Clinical Research, Ggplot2, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Visualization, Data Mapping, Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Data Transformation, Database Design, Text Mining, Intensive Care Unit, Health Informatics, R Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      476 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, GitHub, Software Architecture, Flask (Web Framework), Bash (Scripting Language), Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Design, Software Engineering, Shell Script, Web Applications, Linux, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Jupyter, Web Scraping, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Python for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Data Processing, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Philosophy of Science

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      245 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Material Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Process Analysis, Physical Science, Engineering Analysis

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

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      IBM

      Data Analysis with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Regression Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Analysis, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, Finance, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Investments, Financial Regulation, Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Equities, Underwriting, Securities (Finance), Lending and Underwriting, Market Dynamics, Governance, Insurance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution

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

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Independent Thinking, Personal Development, Psychology, Anthropology, Cognitive flexibility, Ancient History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      783 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Introduction to Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Physics, Political Sciences, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life science courses

    • Machine Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • IBM Back-End Development: IBM
    • Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
    • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM
    • Python for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Philosophy of Science: University of Pennsylvania
    • Material Processing: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Data Analysis with Python: IBM
    • Financial Markets: Yale University
    • Introduction to Statistics: Stanford University

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