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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Game Theory, Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Trials, Bioinformatics, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Analytics, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Anomaly Detection, Probability Distribution, Cybersecurity, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Methods

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Derivatives

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    454 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Scanning, Responsible AI, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Personally Identifiable Information, Business Logic

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IIT Guwahati

    Bachelor of Science in Data Science & AI

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Relational Databases, Data Structures, Linear Algebra, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Data Visualization, Social Network Analysis, Algorithms, Java Programming, Active Listening, Dimensionality Reduction, Deep Learning, Matplotlib, Econometrics, Web Services, R Programming, Pivot Tables And Charts, Artificial Intelligence

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    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Multiple educators

    Data Science Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Correlation Analysis, Web Scraping, NumPy, Data Import/Export, Probability & Statistics, Programming Principles, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Computer Programming Tools, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    115K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Threat Modeling, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cyber Risk, Data Governance, Encryption, Data Encryption Standard, Security Management, Security Software, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Data Access, Security Strategy, NIST 800-53

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Ciberseguridad

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Penetration Testing, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, IT Management, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    490 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Peer Review, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Data Collection, Business Analysis, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases, Data Science, Big Data, Computer Programming Tools, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    101K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Database Design, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Query Languages, Data Storage

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Databases for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Administration, Query Languages, Database Theory, Databases, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Database Application, Big Data, Data Access, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Science

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data Science Decisions in Time: Johns Hopkins University
  • Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bachelor of Science in Data Science & AI: IIT Guwahati
  • Data Science Foundations: University of London
  • Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone: Illinois Tech
  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Ciberseguridad: Universidad de los Andes
  • Introduction to Data Science: IBM

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