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Understand information theory for data communication and processing. Learn about entropy, coding, and data compression.

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  • B

    Ball State University

    Master of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, File Systems, SQL, Graph Theory, Database Systems, Software Development Methodologies, Database Management Systems, Data Wrangling, Software Engineering, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Application Security, Shiny (R Package), Application Deployment, Cryptography, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • G

    Google Cloud

    BigQuery 머신러닝을 사용한 추론

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Big Data, Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Usar o BigQuery ML para inferência

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning Methods, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    G

    Google Cloud

    透過 Agentspace 加速交流知識

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Data Storage, Application Deployment, Collaborative Software, Data Storage Technologies, OAuth, Information Management, Email Automation, Data Management, Generative AI Agents, Data Access, Productivity Software, AI Product Strategy, Cloud Applications, Keyword Research, Application Programming Interface (API), Identity and Access Management, Agentic systems, Operational Efficiency

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Master of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Systems, Data Analysis, Database Management, NoSQL, Bayesian Statistics, Database Theory, Databases, Machine Learning Algorithms, SQL, Big Data, Deep Learning, Statistical Inference, Technical Communication, Regression Analysis, Data Validation

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    N

    Northeastern University

    Foundations of Statistical Learning & Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Statistical Machine Learning, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, General Mathematics, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Inference, Algebra

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    I

    IIT Roorkee

    Foundations of Advanced Wireless Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, Telecommunications, Network Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Network Planning And Design, Algorithms, System Design and Implementation, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Random Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Estimation, Correlation Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Reliability, Engineering, Spatial Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Quantum Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    729 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    É

    École normale supérieure

    Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Simulations, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Quantitative Research, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Quantization in Depth

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Dimensionality Reduction

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information theory courses

  • Master of Science in Computer Science: Ball State University
  • BigQuery 머신러닝을 사용한 추론: Google Cloud
  • Usar o BigQuery ML para inferência: Google Cloud
  • 透過 Agentspace 加速交流知識: Google Cloud
  • Master of Data Science: Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Foundations of Statistical Learning & Algorithms: Northeastern University
  • Foundations of Advanced Wireless Communication: IIT Roorkee
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego
  • Random Processes: Johns Hopkins University
  • Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder

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