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    Understand information theory for data communication and processing. Learn about entropy, coding, and data compression.

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      Infosec

      Digital Forensics Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Litigation Support, Network Security, General Networking, Record Keeping, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Computer Security Incident Management, File Management, File Systems, Image Analysis, Encryption, Data Validation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis Software, Linux Commands

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Tax, Resource Allocation, Consumer Behaviour, Price Negotiation, Cost Management, Production Management

      Build toward a degree

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

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      LearnKartS

      Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Security Testing, Information Systems Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Application Security, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Administration, Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Web Servers, Web Applications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Cyber Threat Hunting

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring, Network Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Correlation Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Campus BBVA

      Cybersecurity for Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Business Process, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Risk Analysis, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      445 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Designing the Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Business Management, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISC2

      Security Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, System Monitoring, General Networking, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Claves para la igualdad de género

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Responsiveness, Conflict Management, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      817 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Risk Modeling, Statistical Inference, Mathematical Modeling

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing Industrial Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Algorithms, Embedded Systems, Engineering Documentation, Product Development, Product Planning, Data Analysis, Debugging, General Networking, Telecommunications, Data Processing, Model Based Systems Engineering, Product Requirements, IBM Cloud, Electronic Systems, File Systems, Wireless Networks, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      814 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Reproducible Research

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Sharing, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Validation, R Programming, Verification And Validation, Technical Documentation

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information theory courses

    • Digital Forensics Concepts: Infosec
    • Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Cyber Threat Hunting: Infosec
    • Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions: Rice University
    • Cybersecurity for Managers: Campus BBVA
    • Designing the Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Security Operations: ISC2
    • Claves para la igualdad de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?: University of London

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