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    Understand information theory for data communication and processing. Learn about entropy, coding, and data compression.

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      IBM

      IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Agile Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), OpenShift, Kubernetes, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Agile Project Management, Microservices, Istio, Test Case, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, Sprint Planning, DevSecOps, System Monitoring, Grafana, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

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      4.7
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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Matlab, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Processing, Computer Vision, User Interface (UI), Regression Analysis, Digital Communications, Numerical Analysis, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Advanced Information Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Critical Thinking, Information Management, Intellectual Property, Investigation, Economics, Political Sciences, Query Languages, Data Access, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Business Metrics, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Database Design, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Business Analytics, MySQL, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Presentations, Analytics, Data Modeling, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Business Communication, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Big Data

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Data Analysis with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Predictive Analytics, Data Cleansing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Data Privacy Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Data Security, Data Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technology Strategies, Algorithms, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      688 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Combinatorics, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Introduction to Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Physics, Political Sciences, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Science and Research

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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Coding for Everyone: C and C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Program Development, Graph Theory, Software Technical Review, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence, Game Design, Data Storage, File Management

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Leadership and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Conflict Management, Corporate Strategy, Trustworthiness, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Governance, Leadership Development, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Negotiation

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Algorithms, Data Analysis Software, Biology, Python Programming

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information theory courses

    • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM
    • MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists: Vanderbilt University
    • Introduction to Statistics: Stanford University
    • Advanced Information Literacy: The State University of New York
    • Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business: Duke University
    • Data Analysis with Python: IBM
    • Data Privacy Fundamentals: Northeastern University
    • Discrete Optimization: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Introduction to Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh
    • Coding for Everyone: C and C++: University of California, Santa Cruz

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