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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Machine Learning for Accounting with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Natural Language Processing, Statistical Analysis, Performance Metric

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Excel Formulas, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Productivity Software, Data Transformation, Debugging, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Programming Principles

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      LearnQuest

      Data Processing with Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Apache Spark, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Real Time Data, Data Transformation, Scheduling

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      LearnQuest

      Fundamentals of Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Strategy, Data Lakes, Data Storage, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Capture, Unstructured Data, Real Time Data

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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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      University of Minnesota

      Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, User Feedback, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion

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      CertNexus

      CertNexus Certified Artificial Intelligence Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Responsible AI, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Collection, Deep Learning, Workflow Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Analysis, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Learning Strategies, Test Planning, Goal Setting, Productivity

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

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      University of California, Irvine

      Supply Chain Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Materials Management, Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Regression Analysis

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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Derivatives, Equities, Financial Policy, Finance, International Finance, Investments, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Financial Regulation, Market Analysis, Presentations

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Team Building, New Business Development, Ideation, Business Modeling, Customer Insights, Leadership, Resource Management

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      Google Cloud

      The Power of Storytelling: How to Visualize Data in the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Looker (Software), Data Modeling, Data Access, Business Analytics, UI/UX Strategy, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Self Service Technologies, Version Control

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular descriptive analytics courses

    • Machine Learning for Accounting with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Data Processing with Azure: LearnQuest
    • Fundamentals of Big Data: LearnQuest
    • Statistics for Data Science Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
    • Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics: University of Minnesota
    • CertNexus Certified Artificial Intelligence Practitioner: CertNexus
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Supply Chain Planning: University of California, Irvine
    • Finance for Everyone: Markets: McMaster University

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