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      Stanford University

      Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Data Engineering with Rust

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Rust (Programming Language), Restful API, Amazon Web Services, Cloud API, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Data Processing, API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Amazon S3, System Programming, Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Software Testing

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Writing Java Application Code

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Application Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IMD - International Institute for Management Development

      Sustainability for Business: ESG Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Management Systems, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Leadership, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based

      Skills you'll gain: Taxonomy, AI Personalization, Spreadsheet Software, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Persona Development, Text Mining, Descriptive Statistics, Data Collection, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Java

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      654 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Data Engineering Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, IBM DB2, IBM Cognos Analytics, Big Data, Databases, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, MongoDB, SQL, MySQL, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Learn React

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Web Frameworks, Functional Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      213 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      App Design and Development for iOS

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Application Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Animations, Computer Graphics, Persistence, Network Model, Data Storage

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      269 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Predictive Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      906 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Getting started with Augmented Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Image Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, 3D Assets, Computer Vision, Global Positioning Systems, Prototyping, User Interface (UI)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Core Java - Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Application Development, Android Development, Software Design Patterns, Debugging

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 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 game programming courses

    • Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference: Stanford University
    • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Data Engineering with Rust: Duke University
    • Writing Java Application Code: LearnQuest
    • Sustainability for Business: ESG Fundamentals: IMD - International Institute for Management Development
    • Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based: University of Minnesota
    • Data Engineering Capstone Project: IBM
    • Learn React: Scrimba
    • App Design and Development for iOS: University of Toronto
    • Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft

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