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      Duke University

      Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Scaling Operations: Linking Strategy and Execution

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Sourcing, Operational Analysis, Operations Management, Business Operations, Capacity Planning, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management, Case Studies, Return On Investment, Planning, Financial Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      261 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      397 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Network Security, Data Security, Security Awareness, Authentications

      Build toward a degree

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

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      EDUCBA

      Embedded Software Development with C

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, System Programming, Electronics, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Microarchitecture, System Configuration, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research, Pharmacy, Patient Safety, Medical Prescription, Epidemiology, Research Design, Contraindication, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Medical Science and Research, Drug Interaction, Science and Research, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language), Network Protocols

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Hands-on Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Embedded Software, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Data Science, Telecommunications, Embedded Systems, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      604 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Administración financiera y su función en la empresa

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Performance Measurement, Financial Data, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Financial Policy, Cash Flows, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Working Capital, Return On Investment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Graph Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Routing, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Effective Programming in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, Verification And Validation, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Business Logic, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular big data courses

    • Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion: Duke University
    • Scaling Operations: Linking Strategy and Execution: Northwestern University
    • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business: University of Colorado System
    • Embedded Software Development with C: EDUCBA
    • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Hands-on Internet of Things: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Administración financiera y su función en la empresa : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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