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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Learning Styles, Empathy, Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      The Full Stack

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Scalability, Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Virtual Environment, Javascript

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Environment, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Science, Cultural Sensitivity, Analysis, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Policy, Public Policies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      694 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Data Capture, OpenAI, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Computer Vision, Data Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Problem Solving, Automation, Cooking, Decision Making

      4.9
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      172 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Science of Diet and Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Vital Signs, Physical Therapy, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Stress Management, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Preventative Care, Biology, Anatomy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Battery Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Thermal Management, Manufacturing Operations, Equipment Design, Chemistry, Safety Assurance, Reliability, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Performance Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Measuring Disease in Epidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Preventative Care, Biostatistics, Program Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Health Policy, Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Research

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Debugging

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Engagement & Nurture Marketing Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Content Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Market, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Lead Generation, Multimedia

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

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      IBM

      Django Application Development with SQL and Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Django (Web Framework), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), SQL, Relational Databases, Cloud Applications, Database Management, Databases, Database Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, Authentications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authorization (Computing), Application Development

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Keller Williams

      The Principles of Real Estate

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, Property and Real Estate, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Prospecting, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Market Data, Market Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Market Trend, Compensation Management

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      Duke University

      Human Factors in AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, Personally Identifiable Information, Usability, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Machine Learning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom: The Museum of Modern Art
    • The Full Stack: Meta
    • Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe: Universidad de los Andes
    • GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Science of Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Battery Technologies: Arizona State University
    • Measuring Disease in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
    • Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java: Universidad de los Andes
    • Engagement & Nurture Marketing Strategies: Northwestern University
    • Django Application Development with SQL and Databases: 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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