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Applied Data Science Courses

Applied Data Science courses can help you learn data analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization techniques. You can build skills in data cleaning, exploratory data analysis, and predictive analytics to derive insights from complex datasets. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and SQL, along with libraries such as Pandas and Scikit-learn, that support implementing data-driven solutions and automating processes in real-world applications.


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    McMaster University

    Experimentation for Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Pareto Chart, Process Improvement and Optimization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Optimization, Statistical Software, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Case Studies

    4.9
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    925 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Verification And Validation, Travel Arrangements, Test Case, Interaction Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    716 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build your first Machine Learning Pipeline using Dataiku

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Model Evaluation, No-Code Development, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.5
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Applications in People Management

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, HR Tech, Responsible AI, Human Resources, Data-Driven Decision-Making, People Management, Artificial Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Machine Learning, Employee Retention, Predictive Analytics, Blockchain

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    313 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Análise de Dados para Workforce Management

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Management, People Analytics, Big Data, HR Tech, Workforce Planning, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Human Resource Strategy, Deep Learning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Digital Transformation, Human Resources, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Modeling, R Programming, Analytics, Data Science, Data Manipulation

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Modelos predictivos con aprendizaje automático

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Analytical Skills, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Metric

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Machine Learning with Python: Build & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Visualization, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Model Evaluation, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Methods, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Tuning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction à l'analyse de données à l'aide d'Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    مجموعة أدوات عالم البيانات

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Transformation, Data Science, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Processing, R Programming, Rmarkdown, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Gen AI Foundational Models for NLP & Language Understanding

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Deep Learning for Object Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Matlab, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis

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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Sistemas difusos

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, System Design and Implementation, Software Development Tools, Programming Principles, Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular applied data science courses

  • Experimentation for Improvement: McMaster University
  • OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants: Vanderbilt University
  • Build your first Machine Learning Pipeline using Dataiku : Coursera
  • AI Applications in People Management : University of Pennsylvania
  • Análise de Dados para Workforce Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Modelos predictivos con aprendizaje automático: Universidad de los Andes
  • Machine Learning with Python: Build & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Introduction à l'analyse de données à l'aide d'Excel: Rice University
  • مجموعة أدوات عالم البيانات: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gen AI Foundational Models for NLP & Language Understanding: IBM

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