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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, File Management

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Number Theory and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Bayesian Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Probability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability Distribution

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Blockchain Theory and Applications I

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Encryption, Data Structures, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Protocols, Distributed Computing, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      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

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

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      Duke University

      Mastering Data Analysis in Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Risk Management

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · 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, 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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      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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      Illinois Tech

      Bayesian Computational Statistics

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

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      Macquarie University

      Data Security & Information Privacy

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Cybersecurity, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Threat Modeling, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Cyber Risk, Data Encryption Standard, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Vulnerability, Security Software, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Security Strategy, Data Access, NIST 800-53

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Encoder-Decoder Architecture - 한국어

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
    • Bayesian Statistics: Duke University
    • Blockchain Theory and Applications I: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Game Theory II: Advanced Applications: Stanford University
    • Mastering Data Analysis in Excel: Duke University
    • Data Privacy Fundamentals: Northeastern University
    • An Introduction to Cryptography: University of Leeds
    • Bayesian Computational Statistics: Illinois Tech

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