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      IBM

      IBM Full Stack Software Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Software Development Life Cycle, Node.JS, OpenShift, GitHub, Software Architecture, ChatGPT, React Redux, Web Development Tools, Microservices, Containerization, React.js, Responsive Web Design, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing Architecture, Object-Relational Mapping, CI/CD, Flask (Web Framework), Professional Networking, Web Scraping

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      4.6
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      57K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Integral Calculus, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Advanced Mathematics, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Computer Networks and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Networking Hardware, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Endpoint Security, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Architecture, General Networking, Firewall, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis, Network Switches, Microsoft Windows

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Computer Vision for Engineering and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Anomaly Detection, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Simulations, Medical Imaging, Matlab, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Algorithms, Data Validation, Performance Tuning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, A/B Testing, Statistics, Probability, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Forensic Science

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Chemistry, Investigation, Scientific Methods, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Physics, Laboratory Equipment, Data Collection, Estimation, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Data Governance, SQL, Presentations, Databricks, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Data Storytelling, Distributed Computing, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Database Design, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Query Languages

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, General Mathematics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Logical Reasoning

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      244 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Large Language Modeling, Technical Management, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Debugging, Supervised Learning, Performance Tuning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Test Data

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      146K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Generative AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Wrangling, Large Language Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, Generative AI Agents, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Import/Export, Flask (Web Framework), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      90K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Interaction Design

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Design Research, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Ideation, Experimentation, Design Elements And Principles, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Usability, Wireframing, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Statistical Analysis, Collaborative Software, A/B Testing, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MathWorks

      MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Anomaly Detection, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Store, Simulations, Automation, Performance Tuning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Transformation, Matlab

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • IBM Full Stack Software Developer: IBM
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Imperial College London
    • Computer Networks and Network Security: IBM
    • Computer Vision for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Forensic Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science: University of California, Davis
    • Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London
    • Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • IBM Generative AI Engineering: IBM

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