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

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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
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Data Privacy Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Journalism, Emerging Technologies, Media and Communications, Internet Of Things, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      690 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Strategy and Game Theory for Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Strategic Leadership, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Organizational Change, Business Analysis, Economics, Digital Media Strategy, Market Opportunities, Negotiation, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      The Economics of AI

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, Behavioral Economics, Responsible AI, Automation, Labor Relations, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Policy Analysis, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, World Music

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Health Information Technology Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Electronic Medical Record, Clinical Informatics, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Decision Support Systems, Technical Support, End User Training and Support, Patient Registration, Databases, Change Control, Interoperability, Authentications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      424 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Fundamentals of Music Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Musical Composition

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Statistical Inference

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      機器學習基石上 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Mathematical Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Regression Analysis, Algorithms, Probability & Statistics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Uncertainty Quantification

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Risk Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Reliability, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Data Privacy Fundamentals: Northeastern University
    • Strategy and Game Theory for Management: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • The Economics of AI: University of Virginia
    • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
    • Health Information Technology Fundamentals: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Music Theory: The University of Edinburgh
    • Statistical Inference: Johns Hopkins University
    • Differential Equations Part I Basic Theory: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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