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    Understand information theory for data communication and processing. Learn about entropy, coding, and data compression.

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      ISC2

      Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Email Security, Data Integrity, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Algorithms

      4.9
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Uncertainty Quantification

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Risk Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Reliability, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Markov Model, Problem Solving, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Probability and Random Variables

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Combinatorics, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Simulations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      É

      École Polytechnique

      Density Functional Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      243 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Strategy and Game Theory for Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Strategic Leadership, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Organizational Change, Business Analysis, Economics, Digital Media Strategy, Market Opportunities, Negotiation, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Introduction to Quantum Information

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Emerging Technologies, Informatics, Cryptography, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Information Technology, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Statistical Inference

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      機器學習基石上 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Mathematical Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      936 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Genomic Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Biostatistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Attention Mechanism

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Natural Language Processing

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EC-Council

      Information Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Computer Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management Framework, Information Systems, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cryptography : ISC2
    • Introduction to Uncertainty Quantification: Johns Hopkins University
    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • Foundations of Probability and Random Variables: Johns Hopkins University
    • Density Functional Theory: École Polytechnique
    • Strategy and Game Theory for Management: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Introduction to Quantum Information: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Statistical Inference: Johns Hopkins University
    • 機器學習基石上 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Mathematical Foundations: National Taiwan University
    • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University

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