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      Duke University

      Data Science with R

      Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Ethics, R Programming, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Science, Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Responsible AI, Version Control

      4.8
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Information Extraction from Free Text Data in Health

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Health Informatics, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Clinical Informatics, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Medical Terminology, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      West Virginia University

      Wood Science: Beyond Building

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Engineering, Construction

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      782 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Climate Science for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Mental Health, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Understanding Political Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Critical Thinking, Research, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Research Methodologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Health Data Science Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Program Development

      3
      Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Complexity Science

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Network Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Agentic systems, Forecasting, Critical Thinking, Jupyter

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cambridge

      Forensic Science: DNA Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Biostatistics, Laboratory Techniques, Analytical Testing, Biology, Image Analysis, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Material Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Structural Analysis, Physical Science

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

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      Duke University

      Copyright for Educators & Librarians

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Educational Materials, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Education and Training, Legal Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      605 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Executive Data Science Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Data Management, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Project Implementation, Data Analysis, Team Building, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership

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

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      University of California, Davis

      Essentials of Sensory Science

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Experience, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Case Studies, Quality Assurance, Physiology, Research Design, Usability Testing, Science and Research, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Human Factors, Anatomy, Product Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Data Science with R: Duke University
    • Information Extraction from Free Text Data in Health: University of Michigan
    • Wood Science: Beyond Building: West Virginia University
    • Climate Science for Everyone: Duke University
    • Understanding Political Concepts: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Health Data Science Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Complexity Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Forensic Science: DNA Analysis: University of Cambridge
    • Material Processing: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Copyright for Educators & Librarians: Duke University

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