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      University of California, Davis

      Secure Coding Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Security Strategy, Cryptography, Authentications, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Programming Principles, Software Design, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Java, Data Security, Linux, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Environmental Issue, Biology, Estimation, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Taxonomy, Data Collection, Laboratory Research, Infectious Diseases, Research Methodologies, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

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      224 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Instagram, Content Creation, Facebook, Marketing Materials, Data Visualization, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

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

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      Michigan State University

      Art for Games

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Storyboarding, Animations, Color Theory, Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Adobe Photoshop, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Conceptual Design, Autodesk Maya, Prototyping, Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Data Import/Export

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      410 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Storytelling, Data Collection, Data Ethics, Qualitative Research, Prototyping, Organizational Change, Quantitative Research, Design Research, User Experience Design, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Influencing, Statistical Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Effectiveness, Analytics, Data Analysis, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      590 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physical Science, Data Storage Technologies, General Science and Research, Data Analysis Software, Science and Research, Emerging Technologies, Technical Communication

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

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      Stanford University

      AI in Healthcare Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Deployment, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Collection, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Performance Tuning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Health Assessment, Data Integrity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      273 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Back-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), CI/CD, Application Deployment, SQL, Azure DevOps, C# (Programming Language), Authentications, Microsoft Copilot, ASP.NET, Scalability, Database Management, Data Security, Relational Databases, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, .NET Framework, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Data Structures, Back-End Web Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Text Mining, Anomaly Detection, Big Data, Unstructured Data, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Information Privacy

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Operations, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Enterprise Architecture, Simulations, Business Transformation, Computer-Aided Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, System Implementation, Prototyping, 3D Modeling

      4.5
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      347 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Generative AI, Deep Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Image Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Data Pipelines, Data Validation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Vision, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Data Processing, Development Environment

      4.8
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      713 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Data Analytics on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Looker (Software), Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, SQL, Data Warehousing, Cloud Storage

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity: Rice University
    • Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business: Coursera Project Network
    • Art for Games: Michigan State University
    • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto
    • AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery: The University of Edinburgh
    • AI in Healthcare Capstone: Stanford University
    • Microsoft Back-End Developer: Microsoft
    • Pattern Discovery in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing: University of Michigan

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