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    Understand information theory for data communication and processing. Learn about entropy, coding, and data compression.

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      Yonsei University

      Wireless Communications for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, System Design and Implementation, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Number Theory and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      607 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Web Applications, Cloud Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Computer Systems, Amazon S3, Web Development, General Networking, Web Servers, Operating Systems, Servers, Virtualization, Data Centers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Analysis, Project Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      463 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISC2

      Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Email Security, Data Integrity, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Differential Equations Part I Basic Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Vibrations, Mechanics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Mastering Data Analysis in Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Risk Management

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management, FinTech, Change Management, Emerging Technologies

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

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      National Taiwan University

      賽局與產業競爭策略 (Game Theory and Business Strategy)

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Business Strategy, Business, Business Marketing, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Case Studies, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Product Knowledge

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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Encoder-Decoder Architecture - 한국어

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Quantitative Research, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Quality, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information theory courses

    • Wireless Communications for Everybody: Yonsei University
    • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud: Amazon Web Services
    • Cryptography : ISC2
    • Differential Equations Part I Basic Theory: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Mastering Data Analysis in Excel: Duke University
    • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • 賽局與產業競爭策略 (Game Theory and Business Strategy): National Taiwan University
    • Encoder-Decoder Architecture - 한국어: Google Cloud
    • Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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