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      Universiteit Leiden

      Political Economy of Institutions and Development

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Governance, Social Sciences, International Finance, Economics, Public Policies, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      378 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Get Started with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Structures, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Analytical Skills, NumPy, Data Cleansing, Algorithms, Data Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta iOS Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Apple Xcode, Version Control, iOS Development, Unix Commands, Swift Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, Git (Version Control System), Usability Testing, React.js, User Experience Design, Core Data (Software), GitHub, Interaction Design, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Apple iOS, Data Structures, Javascript

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Multiple educators

      IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Network Security, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Assurance, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Windows, Cyber Governance, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Cryptography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Computer Hardware and Software

      Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Network Security, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Computer Architecture, Network Protocols, Software Systems, General Networking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Data Processing, Human Machine Interfaces, Data Import/Export, Image Analysis, Mobile Development, Technical Communication, Emerging Technologies, Unstructured Data, Innovation, Computer Vision

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI with Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Scalability, Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Software Architecture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Feasibility Studies, Supervised Learning, Cost Estimation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Computer Hardware, Digital Design, Hardware Architecture, Design Software, Pseudocode, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Simulations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      842 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Statistics for Data Science with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Probability, Correlation Analysis, Jupyter, Histogram

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      441 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Lecturing, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Persuasive Communication, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Community Outreach, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Learning Theory, Writing, Storytelling, Research, Content Creation, Photography, Technical Writing, Writing and Editing, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Storytelling, Data Warehousing, Stakeholder Communications, Interviewing Skills, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Data Integration, Business Process, SQL, Data Analysis, Applicant Tracking Systems, Resilience

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular theoretical computer science courses

    • Political Economy of Institutions and Development: Universiteit Leiden
    • Get Started with Python: Google
    • Meta iOS Developer: Meta
    • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: ISC2
    • Computer Hardware and Software: University of California, Irvine
    • Generative AI Automation: Vanderbilt University
    • Generative AI with Large Language Models: DeepLearning.AI
    • Generative AI for Everyone: DeepLearning.AI
    • Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Statistics for Data Science with Python: IBM

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