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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Simulations, Biochemistry, Computational Thinking, Failure Analysis, Computational Logic, Differential Equations, Cell Biology, Hazard Analysis, Technical Design, Numerical Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Data Structures, Program Development, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Software Quality Assurance and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Security Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Maintainability, Development Testing, Continuous Delivery, Code Review, Scalability, Automation, DevOps, Software Design, Technical Communication, Test Execution Engine, Application Programming Interface (API), Integration Testing, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Análise de Dados para Workforce Management

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Management, People Analytics, Big Data, HR Tech, Workforce Planning, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Human Resource Strategy, Deep Learning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Digital Transformation, Human Resources, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Modeling, R Programming, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Algae

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Text Mining, Spatial Analysis, Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    194 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Probability, Statistical Visualization, Histogram

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Design of High-Performance Optical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Systems Engineering, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Systems Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer-Aided Design, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Visualization

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Western Australia

    Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Community Development, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality: Cosmos

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Experimentation, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, World History, European History, Deductive Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Sentiment Analysis with Deep Learning using BERT

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Cleansing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Data Manipulation in JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript and jQuery, Data Validation, JSON, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
  • C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Board Infinity
  • Análise de Dados para Workforce Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
  • Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design of High-Performance Optical Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050: University of Western Australia
  • Question Reality: Cosmos: Dartmouth College

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