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      Stanford University

      Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Timelines, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, Research, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      M

      Meta

      Meta Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Data Collection, Data Governance, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Information Privacy, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Peer Review, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Program Development, Computer Programming, Project Design, Simulations, Automation, Algorithms, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Data Cleansing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Machine Learning

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University at Buffalo

      Blockchain Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Network Protocols, Encryption, Distributed Computing, FinTech, Virtual Environment, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Machines, Verification And Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Software Testing, Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change II

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Social Sciences, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      446 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Mindfulness, Positive Behavior Support, Liberal Arts, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Real Time Data, Data Storage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Mining

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Google Ads for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      5.7K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity: Stanford University
    • Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
    • Meta Data Analyst: Meta
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Machine Learning: Duke University
    • Blockchain Basics: University at Buffalo
    • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University
    • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
    • Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Big Data: University of California San Diego

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