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      University of Pittsburgh

      Statistics and Calculus Methods for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistics, Integral Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Calculus, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Algorithms

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Joining Data in R using dplyr

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Transformation, Data Management

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pearson

      Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Performance Metric

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Elevate Your Data Science Career

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Science, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Natural Language Processing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Bioinformatics, Data Literacy, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Processing, Quantitative Research, Informatics, Biology, Data Collection

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      GenAI Data and Analytics Academy

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Agentic systems, AI Personalization, Kubernetes, Enterprise Application Management, ChatGPT, Containerization, Docker (Software), OpenAI, LangChain, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, System Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Python Programming, Engineering

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Data Modeling and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Security

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Machine Learning with Small Data Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Small Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Computer Graphics, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Data Synthesis, Computer Vision, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Simulations, 3D Modeling, Mathematical Modeling

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Dashboard, Data Collection, Microsoft Excel, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, IBM Cognos Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Wrangling

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

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      University of Michigan

      How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Research, Peer Review, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Media and Communications

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

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      Google Cloud

      Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, CI/CD, Data Processing, Debugging, System Monitoring, Issue Tracking, Unit Testing, Disaster Recovery

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Mathematical Foundations for Data Science and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Probability Distribution, Matplotlib, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Logical Reasoning

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Statistics and Calculus Methods for Data Analysis: University of Pittsburgh
    • Joining Data in R using dplyr: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Generative AI: Elevate Your Data Science Career: IBM
    • Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • GenAI Data and Analytics Academy: Starweaver
    • Data Modeling and Applications: Illinois Tech
    • Machine Learning with Small Data Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM
    • How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge: University of Michigan

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