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    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Database Design, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Database Management, Snowflake Schema, Data Visualization Software, Business Reporting, Database Management Systems, SAS (Software), Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, SQL, Data Mart, Data Storytelling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pathology, Triage, Patient Treatment, Emergency Response, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Clinical Research, Laboratory Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Generative AI for Keyword Research

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics and SEO, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Competitive Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Designing data-intensive applications

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Databases, Systems Design, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, SQL, Apache Hadoop

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Utrecht University

      The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Biostatistics, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Cardiology, Bioinformatics, Chronic Diseases, Research, Nutrition and Diet

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Genentech

      Hands On Clinical Reporting Using R

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Interactive Data Visualization, Pharmaceuticals, Data Modeling, R Programming, Technical Communication, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan

      Skills you'll gain: Nephrology, Dialysis, Critical Care, Life Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Surgery, Health Policy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EDUCBA

      Embedded C Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      杏林探宝——认知中药

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Medical Prescription, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Drug Interaction, Healthcare Ethics, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Safety, Medical History Documentation, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Ancient History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Happiness: Science, Practice and Ancient Indian Wisdom

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Compassion, Mental Health, Stress Management, Resilience, Relationship Building, Psychology, Empathy, Neurology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Intro to Analytic Thinking, Data Science, and Data Mining

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Mining, Data Science, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Big Data, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Predictive Analytics, Data Processing, Small Data

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      The Discovery of the Higgs Boson

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Scientific Methods, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Research, Scientific Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular drug discovery courses

    • Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence: University of California, Irvine
    • Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals: University of Amsterdam
    • Generative AI for Keyword Research: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Designing data-intensive applications: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick: Utrecht University
    • Hands On Clinical Reporting Using R: Genentech
    • Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan: National Taiwan University
    • Embedded C Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
    • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Happiness: Science, Practice and Ancient Indian Wisdom: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

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