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    Cloudera

    Modern Big Data Analysis with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Apache Hive, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Big Data, Database Systems, MySQL, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, File Systems, PostgreSQL, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy Systems Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, HVAC, Energy and Utilities, Semiconductors, Cost Benefit Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Return On Investment, System Configuration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    856 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    651 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Concurrent Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    663 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    846 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Mechanics, Vibrations, Linear Algebra, Simulations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    387 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Advanced Relational Database and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Administration, Data Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    393 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University at Buffalo

    Advanced Manufacturing Process Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Manufacturing Processes, Data Collection, Analytics, Data Storage, Manufacturing Operations, Process Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Analysis, Data Cleansing, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Computing Platforms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Introducción a la programación con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Python Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting Languages, Program Development, Scripting, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Organ Donation: From Death to Life

    Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Analytics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Apache Hadoop, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Social Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    The Brain and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Human Learning, Psychology, Computational Thinking, Visual Impairment Education, Experimentation, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Physiology, Biology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    653 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Modern Big Data Analysis with SQL: Cloudera
  • Solar Energy Systems Overview: University at Buffalo
  • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
  • Concurrent Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow: Coursera Project Network
  • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Advanced Relational Database and SQL: Coursera Project Network
  • Advanced Manufacturing Process Analysis: University at Buffalo
  • Introducción a la programación con Python: Universidad Austral
  • Organ Donation: From Death to Life : University of Cape Town

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