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    Learn scientific computing for data analysis and simulations. Understand algorithms, numerical methods, and programming for scientific applications.

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      Vanderbilt University

      Mastering Programming with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Algorithms, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Engineering Analysis, Scripting, Performance Tuning

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      427 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Cloud Computing Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Computing, Software Development, Amazon Web Services, Software Development Methodologies, Platform As A Service (PaaS), GitHub

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      273 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Computer Graphics, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Algebra, Cryptography

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Practical Quantum Computing with IBM Qiskit for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Cryptography, Algorithms, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Jupyter, Physics, Simulations, Software Installation, Development Environment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Collection

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Data-oriented programming, Computational Thinking, Operating Systems

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, SQL, Data Analysis

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Data Visualization for Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Graphical Tools, Video Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      A Scientific Approach to Innovation Management

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Decision Making, Statistical Methods, Big Data, Business Metrics, A/B Testing, Probability, Machine Learning

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

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      Northeastern University

      Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Software Development, Scalability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language), Network Protocols

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular scientific computing courses

    • Mastering Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
    • Cloud Computing Foundations: Duke University
    • Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London
    • Practical Quantum Computing with IBM Qiskit for Beginners: Packt
    • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming: University of Geneva
    • Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • 3D Data Visualization for Science Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • A Scientific Approach to Innovation Management: Università Bocconi

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