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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management, FinTech, Change Management, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods

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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Authentications, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, World Music

    4.7
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    166 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Universal Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Semiconductors, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Applied Mathematics

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

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    University of California, Irvine

    Cryptography and Hashing Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Authentications, FinTech, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    National Taiwan University

    賽局與產業競爭策略 (Game Theory and Business Strategy)

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Business Strategy, Business, Business Marketing, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Case Studies, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Product Knowledge

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    機器學習基石上 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Mathematical Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Algorithms

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    I/O-efficient algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, File Systems, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Computer Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Technical Communication, Driving engagement, Scientific Methods, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Interpersonal Communications, Public Policies, Policy Development, Content Creation, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, Web Design, User Experience, Wireframing, User Research, User Centered Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Requirements Analysis, Target Audience, Agile Methodology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
  • Universal Theories: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cryptography and Hashing Overview: University of California, Irvine
  • 賽局與產業競爭策略 (Game Theory and Business Strategy): National Taiwan University
  • 機器學習基石上 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Mathematical Foundations: National Taiwan University
  • I/O-efficient algorithms: EIT Digital
  • Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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