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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Probability Foundations for Data Science and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      257 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Piano Techniques for Modern Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity, Coordination

      5
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Network Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computational Thinking, Spatial Analysis, Algebra, Computer Science, Information Technology, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Mathematics and Democracy Teach Out

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Political Sciences, Combinatorics, Social Sciences, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Critical Thinking, General Mathematics, Statistical Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Determinants, & Eigenvectors

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Graph Theory, Geometry, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model, Probability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École normale supérieure

      Introduction à la théorie de Galois

      Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Classical Sociological Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Economics, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Science and Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Graphing, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Derivatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      721 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Introduction to Advanced Calculus

      Skills you'll gain: Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Physics, Derivatives

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Fundamentals of Music Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Musical Composition

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Quality, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Public Health

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

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

    • Probability Foundations for Data Science and AI: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Piano Techniques for Modern Music: Berklee
    • Cryptography: University of Maryland, College Park
    • 离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality: Peking University
    • Mathematics and Democracy Teach Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Determinants, & Eigenvectors: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction à la théorie de Galois: École normale supérieure
    • Classical Sociological Theory : University of Amsterdam
    • Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Introduction to Advanced Calculus: The University of Sydney

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