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    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      Case studies in business analytics with ACCENTURE

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Value Propositions, Business Consulting, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      207 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Google

      Stay Ahead of the AI Curve

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Generative AI, Emerging Technologies, Business Solutions, Data Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • F

      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Business Consultants

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Leadership, Management Consulting, Interactive Learning, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Automation, Business Process Automation, Solution Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, System Requirements, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Data Literacy, Technology Strategies, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      519 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Relational Database Support for Data Warehouses

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Oracle Databases, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Mining, Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Storage Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      591 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, C# (Programming Language), Secure Coding, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Design, Debugging, Mockups, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Microsoft Copilot, Adobe XD, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Programming Principles, UI Components

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, Engineering Design Process, Community Health, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      SkillUp EdTech

      Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Encryption, Data Integrity, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Toronto

      Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Graphics, Artificial Neural Networks, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      580 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Application Development using Microservices and Serverless

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Istio, API Gateway, Restful API, Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Application Development, Containerization, Software Architecture, Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      365 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University at Buffalo

      Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, ISO 9000 Series, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Quality Management Systems, Data Security, Internet Of Things

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      Duke University

      Advanced Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Apache Airflow, Workflow Management, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Dataflow, Data Infrastructure, Database Management, Database Systems, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Operational Databases, Real Time Data, MySQL, Data Transformation, Middleware

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Case studies in business analytics with ACCENTURE: ESSEC Business School
    • Stay Ahead of the AI Curve: Google
    • Generative AI for Business Consultants: Fractal Analytics
    • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Relational Database Support for Data Warehouses: University of Colorado System
    • Microsoft Front-End Developer: Microsoft
    • Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance: SkillUp EdTech
    • Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Application Development using Microservices and Serverless : IBM

    Frequently Asked Questions about Applied Data Science

    People who are best suited for working in data science have a strong mix of technical skills and complex problem-solving skills. Beyond the job-related skills, people should have strong critical reasoning abilities, which are needed to help them analyze data and solve problems. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong communication skills allow data scientists to translate their analytical findings into actions that business leaders and decision-makers can take. Because this field continues evolving, people in data science should also be enthusiastic about learning new things and willing to constantly expand their skills.‎

    Are you passionate about using data to solve complex problems? Do you enjoy working in both the business and technology fields? Do you have a thirst for learning new things? If you can answer yes to any or all of those questions, learning data science may well be an ideal course for you. Additionally, if you're looking for a field that's in high demand and applicable to a variety of potential positions, it's hard to top data science. It's among the fastest-growing fields, and by 2026 it's predicted to create more than 11 million new jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.‎

    Data science opens up a variety of potential career paths, including data scientist, machine learning engineer, data architect, and business intelligence developer. Most people who work in data science start with entry-level jobs like junior data scientist or data analyst after earning a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Some people work their way up from entry-level jobs. Others pursue certifications or trainings specific to systems. To access the largest pool of opportunities, you might want to get a master's or doctoral degree in information technology or computer science.‎

    Data scientists work in a variety of industries, including big tech companies like Google and IBM, financial organizations, pharmaceutical companies, retailers, and even fashion houses. Data scientists work on many different types of jobs, which makes their work valuable to many different types of industries. For example, data scientists might work in fraud identification, market analysis, or manufacturing analysis. Or they might work on projects that task them with analyzing large amounts of data and putting it into reports and dashboards to help stakeholders better understand the significance. Data science can be helpful for marketing, sales, and so much more.‎

    Online Applied Data Science courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Applied Data Science skills. With a wide range of Applied Data Science classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Applied Data Science career skills.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Applied Data Science, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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