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    Master applied data science techniques for real-world problem-solving. Learn data manipulation, visualization, and machine learning using Python.

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Software Design, Storytelling, User Experience Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Unsupervised Algorithms in Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy

      Build toward a degree

      3.8
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Design of High-Performance Optical Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Image Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Systems Design, Human Factors, Engineering Calculations, Technical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Scientific Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Data Science con Python e R

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), R Programming, NumPy, Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Deep Learning, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Vision, Keras (Neural Network Library), Scripting, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Programming Principles

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Unix and Bash for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, OS Process Management, Firewall, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, Unix Shell, File Systems, TCP/IP, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Version Control

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Mockups, User Story, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Storyboarding, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements, Functional Specification, Meeting Facilitation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      848 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design as an Abstraction

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Systems Design, Technical Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Operating Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Bayesian Statistics: Mixture Models

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Markov Model, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Software Systems, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Peer Review

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Central Banks and Monetary Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Financial Market, Financial Data, Banking, International Finance, Financial Regulation, Market Liquidity, Market Dynamics, Crisis Management

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Linux Cloud and DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Linux Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS)

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      157 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
    • Unsupervised Algorithms in Machine Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Design of High-Performance Optical Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1)): National Taiwan University
    • Data Science con Python e R: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Unix and Bash for Beginners: Codio
    • Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications: University of Colorado System
    • Software Design as an Abstraction: University of Colorado System
    • Bayesian Statistics: Mixture Models: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • The Blockchain: University of California, Irvine

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