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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Physical Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Intermediate · 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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    320 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Web Design, User Interface (UI), Wireframing, Typography, Web Applications, Mobile Development, Design Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    289 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routers, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Containerization, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Model, Network Switches, Firewall, Virtualization, Network Protocols

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Business Technologies, Enterprise Application Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    637 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EIT Digital

    Web of Data

    Skills you'll gain: Semantic Web, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Access, Data Sharing, Data Mining, Data Transformation, Interoperability, Web Services, Data Modeling

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Algae Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Regulatory Requirements, Sustainability Standards, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    607 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    746 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    I/O-efficient algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, File Systems, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Health Disparities, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry, Hand Hygiene, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    DevOps Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, User Story, Microservices, OpenShift, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Cloud-Native Computing, Code Review, Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Containerization, Restful API, Flask (Web Framework), Docker (Software), Kanban Principles, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    162 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cognitive science courses

  • Foundations of Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM
  • Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX): IBM
  • Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cybersecurity and Mobility: Kennesaw State University
  • Web of Data: EIT Digital
  • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
  • Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • I/O-efficient algorithms: EIT Digital

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