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    Explore drug discovery processes for developing new medications. Learn about target identification, screening, and clinical trials.

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      Princeton University

      Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Encryption, FinTech, Key Management, Payment Systems, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Data Storage, Transaction Processing, Data Mining, Distributed Computing, Scripting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Preclinical Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Safety Assurance, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Laboratory Research, Clinical Trials, Regulatory Compliance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Social Media, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Strategic Partnership, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Relationship Building

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Professional Resume using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Keyword Research, Graphic Design, Concision, Information Architecture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      889 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Anticoagulación

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Patient Treatment, Geriatrics, Nephrology, Chronic Diseases, Cardiology, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Public Policies, Health Policy, Patient Safety, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Patient Treatment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Foundations of Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Customer Insights, Customer Demand Planning, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Exploratory Data Analysis, Marketing, Market Research, Social Media, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Data Mining, Social Media Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Probability, Microsoft Excel

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      520 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Novartis

      Lead Selection & Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Research, Chemistry, Public Health and Disease Prevention

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Introducción a la Minería de Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Management, Big Data, Information Management, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Transaction Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Unilever

      Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Marketing, Return On Investment, Keyword Research, Data Presentation, Marketing Strategies, Performance Reporting, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Marketing Channel, A/B Testing, Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Text Mining and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Natural Language Processing, Analytics, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      735 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Pre-formulation

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing and Production

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular drug discovery courses

    • Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: Princeton University
    • Preclinical Safety: Novartis
    • Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Build a Professional Resume using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Anticoagulación: Universidad de los Andes
    • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
    • Foundations of Marketing Analytics: Emory University
    • Lead Selection & Optimization: Novartis
    • Introducción a la Minería de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst: Unilever

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