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National Taiwan University
用 Python 做商管程式設計（二）(Programming for Business Computing in Python (2))
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Debugging, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, File Management, Scripting
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
261 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Alfaisal University | KLD
أساسيات الذكاء الاصطناعي والبيانات الضخمة | AI
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Analysis
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
206 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
EDHEC Business School
Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Financial Data, Unstructured Data, Predictive Modeling, Web Scraping, Advanced Analytics, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Python Programming, Investment Management, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Consumer Behaviour
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
231 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Numerical Methods for Engineers
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computational Thinking, Estimation, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Simulations, Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
380 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Northwestern University
Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Linear Algebra
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Arizona State University
AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Ideation, Creativity, Research
4.1
Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Python and Pandas for Data Engineering
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Data Manipulation, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis Software, NumPy, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Virtual Environment
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
242 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera Project Network
Sentiment Analysis with Deep Learning using BERT
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
396 reviews
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Imperial College London
Developing the SIR Model
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
271 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Data Science Capstone
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
1.2K reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Sungkyunkwan University
Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Research, Systems Thinking
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
205 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Universidad Austral
Estructuras de datos en Python
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Debugging
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
416 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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用 Python 做商管程式設計（二）(Programming for Business Computing in Python (2)): National Taiwan University
أساسيات الذكاء الاصطناعي والبيانات الضخمة | AI: Alfaisal University | KLD
Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets: EDHEC Business School
Numerical Methods for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control: Northwestern University
AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT: Arizona State University
Python and Pandas for Data Engineering: Duke University
Sentiment Analysis with Deep Learning using BERT: Coursera Project Network
Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London
Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University

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