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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Data Science Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Software, Forecasting, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Import/Export, Data Access

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Science of Diet and Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Kinesiology, Endocrinology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Vital Signs, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Biology

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 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

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      Intermediate · 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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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning, GitHub

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

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      Ball State University

      Statistical Methods for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Probability, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), R Programming, Statistical Visualization

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      Duke University

      Data Science Ethics with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Data Collection, Responsible AI, Data Quality, Data Presentation, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The World Bank Group

      From Climate Science to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Development, Environment, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Water Resource Management, Scientific Methods, Policy Analysis, Cooperation, Collaboration, Policy Development

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

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

    • Introduction to Data Science Techniques: Illinois Tech
    • The Basics of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
    • Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Science of Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Statistics for Data Science Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
    • Python per la Data Science: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Data Science for Health Research: University of Michigan
    • Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
    • The History of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
    • Statistical Methods for Data Science: Ball State University

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