The internet has many advantages one of them being free access to information that would otherwise cost an arm and leg. Some institutions have embraced this culture and availed free online courses for interested learners. Here are some you can take advantage of to advance your knowledge and skillset.
- Introduction to Python Data Science
Microsoft Corporation has availed a free course titled “Introduction to Python for Data Science.” Microsoft terms it “a practical course” where will learners will be introduced to basic arithmetic and variables. They will then learn how to handle data structures like Python lists among others. By the end of the course, learners will be able to use Python to create amazing visualizations from real data. The course will commence on 1st October 2017 and will last 6 weeks.
- Course on Course Civil Resistance
The International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC) will offer this course in partnership with the Rutgers International Institute for Peace. The moderated online course will offer an in-depth and multi-dimension perspective on civilian-based movements to agitate for basic rights and justice among other civil resistance aspects. The application deadline for this course 17th September 2017. It will commence on 27th September and end on 10th November 2017.
- Applied Machine Learning
This course will cover common applications of specialized data sets and unstructured data. Learners will have an opportunity to work with tools like R, Python, and Azure Machine Learning to solve advanced data science. The course will commence on 1st October 2017.
- Advanced Theory on Mergers and Acquisitions
This course will be available courtesy of the New York Institute of Finance. The course will provide learners with an in-depth focus on mergers and acquisitions. Learners will get an overview of accounting and projections for mergers and acquisitions. The course will also touch on seller’s viewpoint, disclosure of acquisition, hostile takeover defuses and private equity. The course will commence 23rd October and will last 2 weeks.
- Care for Psychosis and Schizophrenia Patients
King’s College of London will be offering this course to applicants interested in learning more about caring for persons with psychosis or schizophrenia. The course will explore issues such key symptoms, link with cannabis, effect on health, how psychosis medicine work among others. The course will commence on 9th October 2017 and will take a duration of 4 weeks.
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