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      IBM

      Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Relational Databases, Statistical Analysis, Dashboard, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Stored Procedure, Statistical Methods, Web Scraping, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Communication, Linux, Virtual Machines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      SQL Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, SQL, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Complex Problem Solving, Business Intelligence, Business Reporting, Forecasting, Dashboard, Data Analysis, JSON, Business Analytics, Dataflow, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Metrics, Data Manipulation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Data Science in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Unstructured Data, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles

      4.5
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      27K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM UI/UX Designer

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Agile Software Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Agile Methodology, Usability Testing, User Research, Agile Project Management, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Usability, Sprint Planning, Figma (Design Software), Design Research, UI/UX Strategy, User Interface (UI), Wireframing, Software Development Life Cycle, InVision (Design Software), Prototyping

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Yellow Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Data Collection, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Kaizen Methodology, Correlation Analysis, Quality Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Statistical Process Controls, Document Management, Process Capability, Lean Manufacturing, Regression Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Interaction Design

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Design Research, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Ideation, Experimentation, Design Elements And Principles, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Usability, Wireframing, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Statistical Analysis, Collaborative Software, A/B Testing, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Security Analyst Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Security Management, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Forensic Science

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Chemistry, Investigation, Scientific Methods, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Physics, Laboratory Equipment, Data Collection, Estimation, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Programming with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Javascript, Node.JS, Unit Testing, Scripting, Programming Principles, Web Development, Computer Programming, JSON, Web Applications, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Package and Software Management, Functional Design, Front-End Web Development, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Power Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Graphical Tools, Mathematical Modeling, Performance Testing, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Technical Design, Engineering Design Process, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Marketing Science Certification Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, A/B Testing, Bayesian Statistics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Advertising Campaigns, Sampling (Statistics), Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Scheduling, Marketing Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pen testing courses

    • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
    • Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing: Coursera Project Network
    • SQL Problem Solving: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Data Science in Python: University of Michigan
    • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
    • Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • Interaction Design: University of California San Diego
    • Security Analyst Fundamentals: IBM
    • Introduction to Forensic Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Programming with JavaScript: Meta

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