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      University of Michigan

      Using Python to Access Web Data

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, JSON, Network Protocols, Web Services, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Import/Export, Data Access, TCP/IP, Python Programming, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Capture, Text Mining

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Our Earth's Future

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      The Learning Innovation Network

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Higher Education, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Adaptability, Planning, General Networking, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Scripting in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Development Environment, Data Structures, File Management, Scripting, Data Storage, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Program Development, Data Integration, Computer Programming

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Visualizing and Collaborating with Popplet

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, End User Training and Support

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Software Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Code Review, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Content Creation, IBM Cloud

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Machine Learning: Theory and Hands-on Practice with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Matplotlib, Random Forest Algorithm, Predictive Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Tensorflow, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Science

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Java, Java Programming, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Debugging, Software Engineering, Interactive Design, Cryptography, Web Development, Web Design, Computer Programming, Javascript, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Relaciones internacionales de Asia Oriental

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Economic Development, Security Strategy, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Digital Case Method

      Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Videography, Video Production, Storyboarding, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Media Production, Education Software and Technology, Photography, Storytelling, Content Creation, Multimedia, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      COVID UNCOVERED: Beleidsimpact op sociaal kwetsbare mensen

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Social and Human Services, Gerontology, Health Policy, Social Work, Vulnerability, Disabilities, Qualitative Research, Mental Health, Public Policies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Using Python to Access Web Data: University of Michigan
    • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
    • The Learning Innovation Network: Politecnico di Milano
    • Introduction to Scripting in Python: Rice University
    • Visualizing and Collaborating with Popplet: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Machine Learning: Duke University
    • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM
    • Machine Learning: Theory and Hands-on Practice with Python: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
    • Relaciones internacionales de Asia Oriental: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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