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      Johns Hopkins University

      Practical Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, R Programming, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Processing, Data Collection

      4.5
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, System Requirements, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Data Literacy, Technology Strategies, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      542 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yonsei University

      Spatial Data Science and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Modeling, PostgreSQL, Network Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      522 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Machine Learning: Classification

      Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Scalability, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      McMaster University

      Experimentation for Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Process Improvement and Optimization, Regression Analysis, Process Optimization, Statistical Software, Mathematical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      923 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Python Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Program Development, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Hands-on Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Embedded Software, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Emerging Technologies, Telecommunications, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      595 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MathWorks

      Practical Data Science with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Data Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Visualization & Dashboarding with R

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Shiny (R Package), Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Data Manipulation, Plotly, Storyboarding, Data Science, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      431 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Primary Care, Health Care, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Data Analysis, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      391 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Transformation of the Global Food System

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Supply Chain, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Innovation, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Small Business Accounting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      994 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Inferential Statistical Analysis with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Python Programming, Matplotlib, NumPy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      923 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular big data courses

    • Practical Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Spatial Data Science and Applications: Yonsei University
    • Machine Learning: Classification: University of Washington
    • Experimentation for Improvement: McMaster University
    • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Hands-on Internet of Things: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Practical Data Science with MATLAB: MathWorks
    • Data Visualization & Dashboarding with R: Johns Hopkins University
    • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva

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