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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Science Coding Challenge: Loan Default Prediction

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Fraud detection, Anthropology, Human Learning, Science and Research

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

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Simulations, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Processing, Graphing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Python for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Data Processing, Package and Software Management, Data Manipulation, File Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Comparative Political Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, World History, Research Methodologies, Case Studies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Derivatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      895 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Political Economy of Institutions and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Governance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Python for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Python Programming

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Copyright for Educators & Librarians

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Educational Materials, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Education and Training, Legal Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      606 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Material Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Structural Analysis, Physical Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Science Coding Challenge: Loan Default Prediction: Coursera Project Network
    • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
    • Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Python for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Comparative Political Systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
    • The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation: Johns Hopkins University
    • Political Economy of Institutions and Development: Universiteit Leiden
    • Python for Data Science: Fractal Analytics
    • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University

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