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    Coursera Project Network

    Use Python Regular Expressions to Process File Data

    Skills you'll gain: Test Data, Test Case, Data Validation, Data Import/Export, Verification And Validation, Scripting, Data Cleansing, Python Programming

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Introduction to Python and Basic Selenium Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Testing, Browser Compatibility, Software Installation, Automation, Scripting, Python Programming, File Management, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Controle de Sistemas no Plano-s

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Matlab, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Engineering Design Process

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Practical Python for AI Coding 2

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Tensorflow, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Seaborn, Python Programming, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Intelligence, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Processing, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Aprendizajes en Ingeniería y Agricultura con Arduino: Construcción y automatización de un invernadero

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Control Systems, Water Sustainability, Electronics, Internet Of Things, Sustainable Technologies, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Programming Principles, Construction

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Michigan

    NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Artificial Intelligence in Social Media Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Analytics, Unstructured Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Unsupervised Learning, Semantic Web, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera Project Network

    Simple Linear Regression for the Absolute Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Introduction to Data Visualization in Qlik Sense

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    MySQL-for-Data-Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Command-Line Interface, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Linux

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera Project Network

    Use SharePoint & Power Virtual Agent to Create Smart Chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Data Sharing, Internal Communications, Data Store

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    UX Design: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, User Centered Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Design, Design Research, User Research, Wireframing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Use Python Regular Expressions to Process File Data: Coursera Project Network
  • Introduction to Python and Basic Selenium Setup: Packt
  • Controle de Sistemas no Plano-s: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Practical Python for AI Coding 2: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Aprendizajes en Ingeniería y Agricultura con Arduino: Construcción y automatización de un invernadero: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists: University of Michigan
  • Artificial Intelligence in Social Media Analytics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Simple Linear Regression for the Absolute Beginner: Coursera Project Network
  • Introduction to Data Visualization in Qlik Sense: Coursera Instructor Network
  • MySQL-for-Data-Engineering: Duke University

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