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      University of California, Davis

      Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      645 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Processing, Network Architecture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      526 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Asset Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Supplier Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      312 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Digital Signal Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Image Analysis, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Electronics, Programming Principles, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Applied Mathematics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      782 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Text Mining and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Statistical Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Analytics, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      735 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Peer Review, Timelines, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Concision, Project Risk Management, Editing, Decision Making, Change Control, Grammar, Project Management, Creativity, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Codio

      Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Microservices, Software Development, Transaction Processing, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Big Data, Database Systems, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Databases

      Build toward a degree

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Digital Communications, Computer Vision, Data Processing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Motion Graphics, Matlab, Color Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Sampling (Statistics)

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, Unix, Operating Systems, Shell Script, File Systems, OS Process Management, Build Tools, C and C++, Debugging, Electrical Engineering

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Framework for Data Collection and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Big Data, Statistical Methods

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      766 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics: University of California, Davis
    • Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Digital Signal Processing: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Text Mining and Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development: University of California, Irvine
    • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
    • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing: Northwestern University

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