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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Data Modeling, GIS Software, SQL, Spatial Data Analysis, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Land Management, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Data Capture, Data Storage

      4.5
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Maintainability, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      488 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Numerical Methods for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computational Thinking, Estimation, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Simulations, Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      البرمجة في لغة Python

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Development Testing, Python Programming, Development Environment, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Functional Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Monitoring, Public Key Infrastructure, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps, Virtualization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Objective-C (Programming Language), Mobile Development, Application Development, Application Servers, UI Components, User Interface (UI)

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arm

      Introduction to Microprocessors

      Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, System Programming, Embedded Systems, Data Storage, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Python Scripting Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Scripting, MySQL, Data Structures, Python Programming, Program Development, Database Management, Web Applications, File Management, Programming Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to Clinical Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, R Programming, Google Cloud Platform, Data Ethics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Data Processing, Electronic Medical Record, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Access

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      418 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Epic Games

      Epic Games Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Documentation, Software Design Documents, User Experience Design, Computer Graphics, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Version Control, Conceptual Design, Prototyping

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular functional programming courses

    • Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference: Stanford University
    • Numerical Methods for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • البرمجة في لغة Python: Meta
    • Learning Linux for LFCA Certification: LearnQuest
    • Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift: University of California, Irvine
    • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
    • Python Scripting Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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