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

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management, FinTech, Change Management, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Statistics for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Processing

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      377 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Quantum Optics 2 - Two photons and more

      Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Cryptography, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Physics, Computing Platforms, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Mathematical Foundations and Quantum Mechanics Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Computational Logic, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Computer Science, Algebra, Physics

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Political Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      650 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Data Privacy Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Journalism, Emerging Technologies, Media and Communications, Internet Of Things, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · 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

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      937 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 2

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Bayesian Computational Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, R Programming, Markov Model, Probability, Simulations, Probability Distribution

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      An Introduction to Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Data Security

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Computer Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
    • Statistics for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Quantum Optics 2 - Two photons and more: École Polytechnique
    • Mathematical Foundations and Quantum Mechanics Essentials: Packt
    • Game Theory II: Advanced Applications: Stanford University
    • Data Privacy Fundamentals: Northeastern University
    • 機器學習基石上 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Mathematical Foundations: National Taiwan University
    • Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 2: Johns Hopkins University
    • Bayesian Computational Statistics: Illinois Tech

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