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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Science Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Northeastern University

      Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      SkillUp

      AI Ethics for the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resource Policies, Data Security, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Productivity Software, Accountability, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      AI Foundations with Python: Build & Visualize

      Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Matplotlib, NumPy, Scatter Plots, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Box Plots, Histogram, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, Heat Maps, Data Manipulation, Development Environment

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Big Data, Apache Hive, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Text Mining, Distributed Computing, Java, Debugging, Java Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology, Correlation Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Master of Data Science

      Skills you'll gain:

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Coursera

      Advanced Machine Learning Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Octave Machine Learning: Apply, Analyze & Build

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scripting, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, File Management, Mathematical Software

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Analytics Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Care, Health Administration, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      GenAI for Code Migration Tasks Training

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Migration, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Maintainability, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Kubernetes, Software Versioning, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular big data courses

    • Data Science Challenge: Coursera Project Network
    • Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering: Northeastern University
    • AI Ethics for the Workplace: SkillUp
    • Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver: Microsoft
    • AI Foundations with Python: Build & Visualize: EDUCBA
    • Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
    • Master of Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
    • Advanced Machine Learning Techniques: Coursera
    • Octave Machine Learning: Apply, Analyze & Build: EDUCBA

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