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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Python Packages for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Histogram, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      The Basics of Rocket Science

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Power, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta Marketing Science Certification Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, A/B Testing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Data Collection, Data Modeling, Statistics, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Data Presentation, Marketing, Analytics, Web Analytics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Accident Prevention, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Risk Management, Injury Prevention, First Aid, Fire And Life Safety, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Self-Discipline, Resourcefulness, Environmental Science, Exercise Science, Adaptability, Personal protective equipment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CertNexus

      CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Trend Analysis, Data Storytelling, Project Scoping, Business Priorities, Business Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Statistical Methods for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Combinatorics, Bayesian Network, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, R (Software), Probability, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Social Network Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Data Science

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Databases, Social Sciences, Trend Analysis, Data Collection, Simulations, Big Data, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Data Visualization Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Data Science for Health Research

      Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Correlation Analysis, Histogram, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Import/Export

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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Institute for the Future

      Life After COVID-19: Get Ready for our Post-Pandemic Future

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Crisis Management, Forecasting, Resilience, Risk Analysis, Adaptability, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Change Management, Trend Analysis, Social Justice

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Python per la Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Keras (Neural Network Library), Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library)

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The History of Rocket Science

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines, Innovation, Engineering Design Process

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Statistics for Data Science Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, General Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Python Packages for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Basics of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
    • Meta Marketing Science Certification Prep: Meta
    • 生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner: CertNexus
    • Statistical Methods for Computer Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Computational Social Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
    • Data Science for Health Research: University of Michigan
    • Life After COVID-19: Get Ready for our Post-Pandemic Future: Institute for the Future
    • Python per la Data Science: Università di Napoli Federico II

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