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      IBM

      Python Project for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Collection

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Statistics for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Probability, R Programming, Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Predictive Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      764 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Applied Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Data Presentation, Data Science, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      59K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Research Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Science and Research, Data Collection, Focus Group, Business Research, Market Research, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      516 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, IBM Cognos Analytics, MySQL, Apache Spark, Database Administration, Data Store, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      59K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Leaflet (Software), Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Machine Learning, GitHub

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Literacy, Analytical Skills, Business Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Communication Strategies, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Ethics, Workflow Management, Project Management, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Science of Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Respiration, Anatomy, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health, Biology, Cardiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media, Peer Review, Social Media Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Real Time Data, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Budgeting, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT

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

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Market Opportunities, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Team Building, Machine Learning, Strategic Thinking, Data Science, Needs Assessment, Deep Learning, Business Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Engineering Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Data Analysis with R Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, R Programming, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Statistical Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Child Development, Mental Health, Human Learning, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Neurology, Biology, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Python Project for Data Science: IBM
    • Advanced Statistics for Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Applied Data Science: IBM
    • Research Methodologies: Queen Mary University of London
    • IBM Data Engineering: IBM
    • Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Foundations of Data Science: Google
    • Science of Exercise: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Social Media Marketing: Northwestern University
    • AI For Everyone: DeepLearning.AI

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