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      University of Pittsburgh

      Probability Theory and Regression for Predictive Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Feature Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Algorithms

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Software Design, Linux, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, C (Programming Language), Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Debugging

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Music, Drive Engagement, Human Relations Movement, Business Management, Storytelling, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Productivity, Innovation, Writing and Editing, Employee Engagement, Analysis

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Research, Social Studies, Analysis, Music History, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Media and Communications, Digital Publishing, Communication

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Medicare, Health Disparities, Payment Systems, Market Dynamics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Analysis, Risk Analysis, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Public History, Art History, Cultural Diversity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition

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

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      Illinois Tech

      Business Economics and Game Theory for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Price Negotiation, Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Policy Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science Decisions in Time: Information Theory & Games

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Applications, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Distributed Computing, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles

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

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      GRAMMY GO

      Strategies for Audience Growth and Promoting Music Brands

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Brand Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Campaign Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Partnership, Return On Investment

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Machine Learning: Theory and Hands-on Practice with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Matplotlib, Random Forest Algorithm, Predictive Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Tensorflow, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Science

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      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Probability Theory and Regression for Predictive Analytics: University of Pittsburgh
    • Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music: University of London
    • Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974: University of Rochester
    • Business Economics and Game Theory for Decision Making: Illinois Tech
    • Data Science Decisions in Time: Information Theory & Games: Johns Hopkins University
    • Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Theory: Politecnico di Milano

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