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      University of Pennsylvania

      A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Graph Theory

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      568 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Computer Vision and Image Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Jupyter, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Cloud Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Cloud Applications, Data Processing, Application Deployment, Algorithms

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Discrete Mathematics

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science

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      200 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      729 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Simulations, Feature Engineering, Markov Model, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Testing, Linear Algebra, Performance Tuning, Predictive Modeling, Pseudocode, Probability Distribution

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Managing Technology Projects for Business Success

      Skills you'll gain: Information Technology, Case Studies, Team Leadership, Governance, Resource Allocation, Decision Making

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      The Digital Marketing Revolution

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Global Marketing, Digital Transformation, MarTech, Case Studies, Digital Marketing, Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Innovation

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      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Octave Machine Learning: Apply, Analyze & Build

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scripting, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, File Management, Mathematical Software

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Coding Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Visualization, Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Computational Logic, Program Development, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      737 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Data Manipulation, Apache Spark, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, AWS SageMaker, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Artificial Neural Networks

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Back-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Application Deployment, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Relational Databases, Database Management, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithms on Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Precision Medicine, Life Sciences

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular algorithmic thinking courses

    • A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Computer Vision and Image Processing: IBM
    • Discrete Mathematics: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
    • Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
    • Managing Technology Projects for Business Success: University of London
    • The Digital Marketing Revolution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Octave Machine Learning: Apply, Analyze & Build: EDUCBA
    • Coding Interview Preparation: Meta
    • Recommender Systems: Packt

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