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      University of Pennsylvania

      Data Analysis Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, NumPy, Data Transformation, Jupyter, Data Validation, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages

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      421 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Incident Response and Digital Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Document Management, Data Integrity, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Relational Database Administration (DBA)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Operational Databases, Database Systems, IBM DB2, MySQL, Performance Tuning, PostgreSQL, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Database Design, System Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Encryption

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      247 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Data Science, Research Methodologies, Machine Learning, Data Collection, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Analysis

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Introduction to Ethereum Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Development Testing, Software Development, Cryptography, Javascript

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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      650 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Taxonomy, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Metric, Spreadsheet Software, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Usability Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Technical Design, System Design and Implementation, Predictive Modeling

      4.3
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      825 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Hands-on Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Embedded Software, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Emerging Technologies, Telecommunications, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning

      4.7
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      599 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Visual Impairment Education, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Instructional Strategies, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Social Justice, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Working With Children, Advocacy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Software Development

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      118 reviews

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      Meta

      Introduction to Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Generative AI, Data Collection, Data Management, Marketing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      942 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Salesforce

      Boosting Productivity through the Tech Stack

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Salesforce, Sales Prospecting, Sales Development, Sales Enablement, Business Software, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, LinkedIn, Productivity Software, Social Media, Video Production

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular back end (software engineering) courses

    • Data Analysis Using Python: University of Pennsylvania
    • Incident Response and Digital Forensics: IBM
    • Relational Database Administration (DBA): IBM
    • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Ethereum Blockchain: EDUCBA
    • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
    • Recommender Systems: University of Minnesota
    • Hands-on Internet of Things: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support : University of Cape Town
    • Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns: Coursera Project Network

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