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      IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Shiny (R Package), Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Database Design, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Mining, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, Microsoft Excel

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      IBM

      Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Flask (Web Framework), Unit Testing, Version Control, File Management, Engineering Software, Jupyter, Application Development, Application Deployment, Python Programming, Data Structures, Collaborative Software, Web Scraping

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Services, Large Language Modeling, Business Transformation, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Platforms, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Cloud Hosting, OpenAI, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Technologies

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      University of Pennsylvania

      AI For Business

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Data Ethics, HR Tech, Data Governance, Big Data, Machine Learning, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Governance, Business Strategy, Human Resources, Organizational Strategy, Customer Data Management, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Tensorflow, Personalized Service, Data-Driven Decision-Making, People Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, IBM Cognos Analytics, MySQL, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Store, Jupyter, Generative AI, Professional Networking

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      4.6
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Foundations for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, ChatGPT, Deep Learning, Data Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Applied Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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      Google

      Google Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Design, Dashboard, Data Integration, Professional Networking, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Business Analytics, Real Time Data, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, LinkedIn

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      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Data Engineering Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Web Scraping, Database Design, MySQL, Data Transformation, Data Store, IBM DB2, Extract, Transform, Load, Relational Databases, Jupyter, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Structures

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Jupyter, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Modeling

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      University of Michigan

      Python for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Processing, Relational Databases, JSON, Database Design, SQL, Network Protocols, Web Services, Restful API, Data Modeling, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Structures, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export

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      Google

      Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Data Sharing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Data Management

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

    • IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R: IBM
    • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM
    • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • AI For Business: University of Pennsylvania
    • IBM Data Engineering: IBM
    • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
    • Applied Data Science: IBM
    • Google Business Intelligence: Google
    • Data Engineering Foundations: IBM
    • Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification : DeepLearning.AI

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    To start a course for free, choose the “Audit the course” or “Enroll for free” option during sign-up. This lets you access video lectures and some assignments without payment. Look for courses labeled as “Free” or those that offer a free audit option.‎

    Auditing a course gives you free access to the learning materials, like videos and reading content. Paying for a course unlocks graded assignments, assessments, and a certificate upon completion—which may be useful for showcasing your skills or professional development.‎

    Yes, many free courses are taught by instructors from top institutions like Stanford, Yale, University of Pennsylvania, and companies like IBM. These courses offer an accessible way to learn from leading educators and professionals around the world.‎

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