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Two-Variable Statistics
Correlation and causation creating confusion for your cranium? Let Smartly help clear things up. Study the relationship between correlation and causation and their applications, including: observat...

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1 year, 10 months ago
I enjoyed the way Smartly pushes out the content to the learners. It is interactive and makes learning easy and fun. I had fun completing th...
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Introduction to Probability - The Science of Uncertainty
The world is full of uncertainty: accidents, storms, unruly financial markets, noisy communications. The world is also full of data. Probabilistic modeling and the related field of statistical infe...

h c
4 years, 1 month ago
Incredibly valuable course. Probability is a foundational topic that needs to be thoroughly internalized for follow-on work in the sciences ...
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The Analytics Edge
In the last decade, the amount of data available to organizations has reached unprecedented levels. Data is transforming business, social interactions, and the future of our society. In this course...

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5 years, 6 months ago
I agree with all the other reviews regarding the course material: the lectures
are great and cover fantastic concrete applications of data a...
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One-Variable Statistics
Data sets got you down? Smartly can help! Click your way through our engaging lessons and refresh your knowledge of core statistical concepts such as: the five number summary, the mean, median, and...

David Ofosu-Appiah
2 years, 1 month ago
Enjoying the course,pure refresher and broadening my horizon. interactive,engaging studying module toolkits and resource and development for...
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals
In this introduction to the field of computing security, you will be given an extensive overview of the various branches of computing security. You will learn cybersecurity concepts, issues, and to...

Mats Sörhuus
2 years, 6 months ago
This was great course, i work as an IT-technician and had before this course a good overviewing knowledge of networking and cybersecurity. B...
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Machine Learning
Machine learning is the science of getting computers to act without being explicitly programmed. In the past decade, machine learning has given us self-driving cars, practical speech recognition, e...

P. Lepin
7 years, 1 month ago
An excellent introduction into essential machine learning techniques. The
course is very rich in content, and covers a lot of ground, but do...
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Maps and the Geospatial Revolution
Learn how advances in geospatial technology and analytical methods have changed how we do everything, and discover how to make maps and analyze geographic patterns using the latest tools.

dagush
6 years, 3 months ago
Although I have taken about 8 Coursera courses so far, this one is among the
best I've seen. My previous experience includes a los of OpenSt...
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Calculus 1A: Differentiation
How does the final velocity on a zip line change when the starting point is raised or lowered by a matter of centimeters? What is the accuracy of a GPS position measurement? How fast sh...

Phi Luu
3 years, 10 months ago
Very very good course! I love Professor Jerison! He is very good at explanation. He makes Calculus easier for students, and helps us on ramp...
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College Algebra and Problem Solving
In this college level Algebra course, you will learn to apply algebraic reasoning to solve problems effectively. You’ll develop skills in linear and quadratic functions, general polynomial function...

Jason Kilgore
3 years, 1 month ago
Arizona (EdX Partnership) Came back after decades away from being at college. And took 5 courses through the ASU program and did exceptional...
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Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science
6.00.2x will teach you how to use computation to accomplish a variety of goals and provides you with a brief introduction to a variety of topics in computational problem solving . This course is ai...

student
2 years, 7 months ago
This is not a simple or introductory course. Following MIT 6.00.1x, this course continue to discuss the most commonly used algorithms in pro...
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Machine Learning for Data Science
Do you want to build systems that learn from experience? Or exploit data to create simple predictive models of the world?
In this course, part of the Data Science MicroMasters program, you wil...

tamarisk Xu
1 year, 8 months ago
I must say ,the content is very useful,and affluent.in fact,I learned a lot.And I like the teacher,he is great,clear and fluent speaking.but...
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Linear Algebra - Foundations to Frontiers
Linear Algebra: Foundations to Frontiers (LAFF) is packed full of challenging, rewarding material that is essential for mathematicians, engineers, scientists, and anyone working with large datasets...

student
5 years, 6 months ago
To former and future students looking to LAFF: Over at ulaff.net, Robert and
Maggie just released all of the notes in a downloadable PDF wit...
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Machine Learning
Machine Learning is the basis for the most exciting careers in data analysis today. You’ll learn the models and methods and apply them to real world situations ranging from identifying trending new...

Deans Charbal
2 years, 3 months ago
This is my second course about Machine Learning (I'm a senior developer with a mathematical background) and I am delighted. This course is p...
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Data Analysis and Statistical Inference
The Coursera course, Data Analysis and Statistical Inference has been revised and is now offered as part of Coursera Specialization “Statistics with R”.
This course introduces you to the discip...

Greg Hamel
5 years, 8 months ago
Duke’s Data Analysis and Statistical Inference is an introduction to
statistics with an optional computational component using the R program...
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Introduction to R for Data Science
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science .
R is rapidly becoming the leading language in data science and statistics. Today, R is the tool of ch...

Dmitriy Prokopyev
4 years, 3 months ago
It is the best course for non-programmers who are wishing to start their Data Science carrier using R Programming language as a tool. I have...
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Introduction to Data Analysis using Excel
The ability to analyze data is a powerful skill that helps you make better decisions. Microsoft Excel is one of the top tools for data analysis and the built-in pivot tables are arguably the most p...

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2 years, 11 months ago
Very good.
Would have been even better if there was a closer connection between video lecture and quiz/lab material.
Something like...
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Intro to Computer Science
In this introduction to computer programming course, you’ll learn and practice key computer science concepts by building your own versions of popular web applications. You’ll learn Python, a powerf...

Afref Fetter
7 years ago
Prior experience: Programming in Python for 3 years. Like: Manages to teach
you quite a bit of Python in the short span of a few weeks. Also...
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Natural Language Processing
In this class, you will learn fundamental algorithms and mathematical models for processing natural language, and how these can be used to solve practical problems.

Mikhail Korobov
7 years, 2 months ago
The course was well organized and the instructors are great. Most fun came
from the programming assignments. The great thing about them is t...
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Coffee Break I
Pour a cup of your favorite warm beverage, put your feet up, and take a study break with single-serving lessons on fascinating topics.

student
1 year, 10 months ago
Indeed.. these are courses packed with interesting concepts sufficiently long enough for just a coffee break! :) Really enjoyed this course ...
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Linear and Integer Programming
This course will cover the very basic ideas in optimization. Topics include the basic theory and algorithms behind linear and integer linear programming along with some of the important application...

soesilo wijono
5 years, 7 months ago
I agree this is another one best course from Coursera. Well structured, with a
lot of examples given in the video lecture and PDF slides. Yo...
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Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python
This course is the first of a two-course sequence: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python, and Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science. Together, they are des...

student
5 years, 6 months ago
This course changed my life. There's no better way to describe it and I would
never be able to express the gratitude I owe to the professors...
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Computer Science 101
Introduction to Computer Science for a zero-prior-experience audience. Play with little phrases of code to understand what computers are all about.

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4 years, 10 months ago
Hi Nick, I just finished CS101 on Coursera. It is, to me, a fantastic
introduction to computer programming. I have gained much, much more in...
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How to Code: Systematic Program Design - Part 3
In part 3 of the How to Code – Systematic Program Design series, you will design programs that even experienced developers would find challenging. The design method you have been learning si...

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4 years ago
I have taken and completed tens of MOOCs on programming and computer science, I have even been and I am currently TA in some of these course...
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Analysis of a Complex Kind
In this course we’ll explore complex analysis, complex dynamics, and some applications of these topics.

Felipe González
5 years, 11 months ago
This is an excellent course. No doubt about it. The topics are extremely
interesting, the lectures are very helpful and "chapeau" to profess...
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Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Excel
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Big Data , and the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science .
Excel is one of the most wid...

posted anonymously
4 years ago
Very complete course about Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, Data models and Visualization. It is a good complement if you already have some knowl...
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Introduction to Computer Science
This is CS50x , Harvard University's introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming for majors and non-majors alike, with or without prior programming ...

ezix
6 years, 5 months ago
First of all, I need to say that I had previous knowledge in programming
languages, and even though I hadn't written in pure C for almost 2 ...
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Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Big Data , and the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science .
Power BI is quickly gaining ...

Dibyendu Sharma Mondal, PRINCE2®
3 years, 12 months ago
Given I am working on Tableau, this is one of the course which helped me to pick up a BI tool very fast. Firstly the product is becoming exc...
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