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      Johns Hopkins University

      GPU Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Deep Learning, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, C and C++, System Programming, Linear Algebra, Computer Graphics, Distributed Computing, Computer Vision, Computer Systems, Programming Principles, Data Processing, OS Process Management, Data Structures, Machine Learning

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      2.8
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Cloud Computing Basics (Cloud 101)

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture, Public Cloud, Computing Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), IT Infrastructure, Managed Services, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Private Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Platform As A Service (PaaS)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Big Data, Apache Spark, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Network Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Networking, File Systems, Apache Hadoop, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Middleware, Data Storage, Software-Defined Networking, NoSQL

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Practices, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Mathematics, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      AI for Scientific Research

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Transformation, NumPy, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Science

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Parallel Computing with MPI

      Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Data Sharing, Communication Systems

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Intro to NumPy

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Scientific Visualization, Jupyter, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Structures, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Mathematical Software

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, General Science and Research, Critical Thinking, Probability, Research Design, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Experimentation, Investigation, Decision Making

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

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      Pearson

      Skill Up with Python: Web Development Recipes

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Web Applications, Real Time Data, Web Development, Restful API, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, API Design, Python Programming, Server Side, JSON

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Programming, Problem Management, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving

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      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Computation and Visualization for Analytics Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Plotly, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Seaborn, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Graph Theory, Data Science, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular scientific computing courses

    • GPU Programming: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cloud Computing Basics (Cloud 101): LearnQuest
    • Cloud Computing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations: University of Glasgow
    • AI for Scientific Research: LearnQuest
    • Parallel Computing with MPI: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Intro to NumPy: Packt
    • Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty: Johns Hopkins University
    • Skill Up with Python: Web Development Recipes: Pearson
    • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London

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