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      SAS

      Four Rare Machine Learning Skills All Data Scientists Need

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Value Stream Mapping

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Strategic Thinking, Process Analysis, Process Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Waste Minimization

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Pedagogy, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Six Sigma for Process Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Risk Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Capability, Business Process, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Product Design, Team Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Relational Database Design

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Dependency Analysis, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Structures

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Mastering Digital Communication: Effective Online Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Crisis Management, Digital Communications, Social Media Marketing, Communication Strategies, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Communication Planning, Communication, Target Audience, Public Relations, Customer Engagement, Email Marketing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Presentations, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Cloud Storage: Qwik Start - Cloud Console

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Data Storage, Google Cloud Platform, File Management, Public Cloud, Data Sharing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      What Are Service-Level Agreements (SLAs)?

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Service Management, Performance Measurement, Customer Service, Supplier Performance Management, Cloud Services, Expectation Management, Cloud Storage, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Contract Negotiation, Performance Reporting, Case Studies, Negotiation, Communication

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Deep Neural Network for Beginners Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Python Programming, Network Architecture, Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Performance Tuning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Cyber Operations, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Security, Network Protocols, Debugging

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

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      Coursera Project Network

      Develop Linkedin designs with Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Digital Content, Digital Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic coding courses

    • Four Rare Machine Learning Skills All Data Scientists Need: SAS
    • Value Stream Mapping: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion: University of California San Diego
    • Six Sigma for Process Improvement: SkillUp
    • Relational Database Design: Illinois Tech
    • Recommender Systems: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Mastering Digital Communication: Effective Online Engagement: Starweaver
    • Cloud Storage: Qwik Start - Cloud Console: Google Cloud
    • What Are Service-Level Agreements (SLAs)?: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Deep Neural Network for Beginners Using Python: Packt

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