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      Microsoft

      Advanced Data Analysis & Visualization with Copilot in Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Cleansing

      4.1
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Visualization in R with ggplot2

      Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Heat Maps, R Programming, Graphical Tools, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Graphics Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Response Surfaces, Mixtures, and Model Building

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Experimentation, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Research Design, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for University Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Technology Roadmaps, OpenAI, Business Transformation, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Automation, Workforce Development, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      930 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Strategic Career Self-Management

      Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Brand Management, Talent Management, Branding, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Proactivity, Dashboard, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Working with Subqueries in SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Data, Security, and Privacy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Software Development Tools, Technology Strategies, Data Management, Digital Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Ecosystems of California

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Biology, Life Sciences, Water Resources

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Analytics, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Data Manipulation, Data Mining, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Physical Science, European History, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Biology, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Distributed Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Java, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Programming Principles, Servers, Algorithms, Network Protocols

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      502 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft Copilot, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Process Driven Development, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Risk Management Framework

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Data Analysis & Visualization with Copilot in Excel: Microsoft
    • Data Visualization in R with ggplot2: Johns Hopkins University
    • Response Surfaces, Mixtures, and Model Building: Arizona State University
    • Generative AI for University Leaders : Vanderbilt University
    • Strategic Career Self-Management: The State University of New York
    • Working with Subqueries in SQL: Coursera Project Network
    • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
    • Ecosystems of California: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science: Illinois Tech
    • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona

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