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      Skillshare

      AI Video Avatars: Launch Your Automated Social Media Machine

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Scripting, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Persona Development, Conceptual Design, Creative Design, Ideation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Scope Management, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Engineering, Project Schedules, Real-Time Operating Systems, SQL, New Product Development, Unsupervised Learning, Sustainability Reporting, Generative AI, Object Oriented Design, Large Language Modeling, Process Capability, Unified Modeling Language, Design Reviews, Data Ethics, Agile Project Management, Machine Learning Algorithms

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Education and Training, Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Diversity Awareness, Learning Theory, Cultural Diversity

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

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Unsupervised Learning in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Basic Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Feminism and Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Diversity Awareness, World History, Legal Proceedings, Discussion Facilitation, Public History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Probabilistic Graphical Models

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Probability Distribution, Graph Theory, Network Model, Decision Support Systems, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Algorithms, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Understanding child development: from synapse to society

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Speech Language Pathology, Psychology, Working With Children, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Biology, Neurology, Research

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Introduction to Communication Science

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Research, Sociology, Ancient History, European History

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Genomic Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Algorithms, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Processing, Statistics, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Biology

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Critical Thinking, Lesson Planning, Stress Management, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Behavior Management, Cognitive flexibility, Learning Styles, Student Engagement, Special Education, Mental Concentration, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Discussion Facilitation, Digital Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      735 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Gamification

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Design Thinking, Project Design, Design Elements And Principles, Motivational Skills, Experience Design, Human Learning, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Behavior Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Customer Engagement, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular natural sciences courses

    • AI Video Avatars: Launch Your Automated Social Media Machine: Skillshare
    • Master of Science in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Applied Unsupervised Learning in Python: University of Michigan
    • Basic Statistics: University of Amsterdam
    • Feminism and Social Justice: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Probabilistic Graphical Models: Stanford University
    • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
    • Introduction to Communication Science: University of Amsterdam
    • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University

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