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      University of Toronto

      Bioinformatic Methods I

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Life Sciences, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Databases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      AI Applications in Marketing and Finance

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Big Data, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Personalized Service, Digital Transformation, Business Risk Management, Customer Insights, Machine Learning, Marketing Analytics, Data Mining, Customer Engagement, Risk Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Anomaly Detection, MarTech, Financial Data, Consumer Behaviour, Customer experience improvement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      408 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Utrecht University

      Human Rights for Open Societies

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Civil Law, Case Law, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      591 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Foundations for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, ChatGPT, Deep Learning, Data Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      94K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Treatment, Drug Interaction, Treatment Planning, Internal Medicine, Medical Management, Physical Therapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Evidence-based Toxicology

      Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Environmental Science, Research, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      I

      IBM

      Data Science Methodology

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Peer Review, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Business Analysis, Data Mining, Predictive Modeling, Data Quality, Data Storytelling, Analytical Skills, User Feedback, Decision Tree Learning, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Diabetes – the Essential Facts

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Kinesiology, Surgery, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Innovation, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Chemistry, Electronics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Laboratory Research, Chemical Engineering, Creative Design, Biochemistry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Design, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Feasibility Studies, Commercialization, Ideation, Strategic Communication, Health Care, Organizational Change, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Program Evaluation, Health Policy, Organizational Development, Entrepreneurship

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Big Data, Health Informatics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Healthcare Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Qualitative Research, Health Policy, Health Equity, Patient Safety, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Evaluation, Surveys, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Bioinformatic Methods I: University of Toronto
    • AI Applications in Marketing and Finance: University of Pennsylvania
    • Human Rights for Open Societies: Utrecht University
    • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
    • Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Evidence-based Toxicology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data Science Methodology: IBM
    • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
    • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London

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