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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, OS Process Management, Data Structures, C and C++, Performance Testing, Distributed Computing, Hardware Architecture, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Program Development, Debugging

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    328 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    NLP: Twitter Sentiment Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Statistical Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    371 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Apple Xcode, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    709 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    326 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting Started with Data Visualization in R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Data Wrangling, Histogram

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    298 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Social Network Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Social Media Marketing, Persuasive Communication, Social Media, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Storytelling, Drive Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Preparing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Import/Export, SAS (Software), Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Validation, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    140 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Experimental Design Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Control, Variance Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    305 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 1: Foundations of Robot Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Matlab, Control Systems, Physics, Angular

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Practices, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Mathematics, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA: Johns Hopkins University
  • Oracle SQL Basics: LearnQuest
  • Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls: SAS
  • NLP: Twitter Sentiment Analysis: Coursera
  • iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs: University of California, Irvine
  • Pattern Discovery in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Getting Started with Data Visualization in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
  • Preparing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam : SAS
  • Experimental Design Basics: Arizona State University

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