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    LearnKartS

    Git Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Software Installation, Devops Tools, File Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface

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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Calculus

    Build toward a degree

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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Manage Your Versions with Git (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization in R with ggplot2

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Heat Maps, R Programming, Graphical Tools, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Graphics Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Natural Language Processing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data Visualization and Reporting with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Business Reporting, Data Ethics, Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Basic)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Geometric Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    867 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Legal Services Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Generative AI, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy

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

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    Ball State University

    Introduction to Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Information Privacy, Informed Consent, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Algorithms

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    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Git Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Manage Your Versions with Git (Part I): Coursera Project Network
  • Data Visualization in R with ggplot2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation: Stanford University
  • Data Visualization and Reporting with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • AI for Education (Basic): Kennesaw State University
  • Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Geometric Algorithms: EIT Digital
  • Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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