108 Courses and Certifications

Stanford Courses & Certifications 2025

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Psychology of Addiction and Recovery

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Psychology of Addiction and Recovery

Addiction is a condition that affects both thoughts and actions, according to scientific studies. These findings have influenced and enhanced our knowledge of addictive substances use, allowing us to deal with the problem more effectively using scientifically validated psychological treatments. The Psychology of Addiction and Recovery certification by getting Smarter investigates the complicated interaction between general physicians and patients.

According to a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime study, Globally, 35 million people are suffering from drug use problems and seeking medical treatment. Addiction treatment, rehabilitation, and awareness have become a worldwide policy. The Psychology of Addiction and Recovery Training explores the human and institutional challenges to successfully resolving drug addiction and dependency.

The Psychology of Addiction and Recovery training educates students to examine how medicines, counseling and psychotherapy techniques, and peer support may help to recover, as well as how scientific data can be utilized to develop novel addiction therapies. The course also explores the neurobiological elements that contribute to addiction and how they affect intervention and treatment initiatives nowadays.

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6 Weeks
78,257
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of healthcare sciences Knowledge of Psychology
COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers

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COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers

All healthcare professionals need to be ready to identify, stabilize, and treat patients with novel coronavirus infections since COVID-19 is spreading quickly over the world. Stanford University developed the COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers online certification, which is delivered by Coursera and taught by S. V. Mahadevan, a professor, and Matthew Strehlow, an associate professor and is intended for participants who are employed in the healthcare industry or aspire to work as healthcare providers such as physicians, and pharmacists.

COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers online training is a self-paced course in which learning modules are divided into brief films and presented engagingly over 8 hours. The COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers online classes are designed to cover a wide range of subjects, including analyzing the symptoms and signs in COVID-19 patients, early patient stabilization, avoiding the need for intubation, healthcare management, patient management, shock evaluation, CME evaluation, managing a dyspneic patient on a ventilator, managing a multi-system inflammatory system, and more.

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6 Weeks
2,699
Algorithms Design and Analysis Part 2

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Algorithms: Design and Analysis, Part 2

The Algorithms: Design and Analysis, Part 2 online course by edX, is aimed at learners who have at least some experience in programming. It is a self-paced intermediate-level programme with a rigorous curriculum that focuses more on conceptual understanding and the bigger picture than mathematical details and low-level implementation.

The topics covered under the Algorithms: Design and Analysis, Part 2 certification syllabus include Greedy Algorithms (Clustering, Scheduling, Huffman Codes, Minimum Spanning Trees), Dynamic Programming (Sequence Alignment, Shortest Paths, Optimal Search Trees, Knapsack), NP-Completeness, Local Search, and Analysis of Heuristics.

The Algorithms: Design and Analysis, Part 2 training programme by edX includes various assessments through which learners can practice and master Algorithms. These include six multiple-choice problem sets, six programming assignments, and a final multiple-choice exam. 

Moreover, there is no due date for these assignments, allowing learners to work through the course at their own pace. But to complete the course comfortably within six weeks, they must study two to four hours a week. Edx has 2 tracks namely the verified track and the audit track which allows the students to finish off the course. During the verified track, the candidates will get unlimited but paid access to the course materials. In the audit track, the candidates will be getting limited but free access to the course materials.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Algorithms
Algorithms Design and Analysis Part 1

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Algorithms: Design and Analysis, Part 1

Algorithms: Design and Analysis, Part 1 online course will explore the heart of computer science - algorithms. Candidates will learn, practice, and master the fundamentals of algorithms using a combination of video lectures, programming assignments, and multiple-choice quizzes to help them evaluate their progress.

Algorithms: Design and Analysis certification syllabus will provide information on various topics such as sorting and searching, data structures, graph primitives, randomized algorithms, and the 'Big-Oh' notation. This is an intermediate curriculum and requires some experience on the part of candidates in programming languages. These can include C, Java, or Python languages.

Algorithms: Design and Analysis by edX is a six-week, online certification course that features faculty members from Stanford University.  Students will have to devote two to four hours every week to this course and give a multiple-choice final at the end. It is a self-paced course that provides English transcripts of all the lectures for better understanding. Learners can get enrolled in the course for free or by paying a small amount. If they want to learn the course without paying anything they may opt for the audit track where limited access is given. On the other hand, if they want unlimited course access they may opt for admission using the verified track for which they may have to pay a small amount.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Algorithms
Antibiotic Stewardship

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Antibiotic Stewardship

The goal of antibiotic stewardship is to monitor and enhance patient and clinician utilization of antibiotics. To successfully treat infections, safeguard patients from the risks associated with unneeded antibiotic use, and fight antibiotic resistance, it is imperative to improve antibiotic prescribing and use. The Antibiotic Stewardship certification course is taught by a team of medical experts including Stan Deresinski - MD, Clinical Professor of Infectious Disease, Elizabeth Robilotti - Instructor of Medicine/Infectious Diseases, and Marisa Holubar - Clinical Assistant Professor and is designed by Stanford University, which is presented by Coursera. 

Antibiotic Stewardship online classes comprise 5 hours of digital lectures which introduce the fundamental concepts behind appropriate antibiotic use, show how to put those concepts into action when treating common infections, and provide guidance on how to establish and manage an antibiotic stewardship program. In Antibiotic Stewardship online training, individuals will learn how to apply the basic tenets of antimicrobial stewardship in their practice as well as at the implementation level.

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6 Weeks
Expert
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Microbiology
Using Student Work to Strengthen Performance Assessments for NGSS 3

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Using Student Work to Strengthen Performance Assessments for NGSS: Course 3

Using Student Work to Strengthen Performance Assessments for NGSS: Course 3 certification provides information for supporting the teams of educators in their process of learning SNAP's methodology for collection and usage of students’ work in order to improve the quality of performance assessment of the Next Generation Science Standards.

The course helps the teams to learn the steps of preparing for a pilot test. Detailed guidance is provided as to how to analyse the elements from the pilot tests and use the deductions and patterns for guiding revisions and achieving improved evaluations.

Upon final revisions and modifications of the evaluations are complete, the candidate or participants will meet with other teams for an exchange of feedback on the analysis and revisions, and students will get a chance to reflect upon the process of learning the Using Student Work to Strengthen Performance Assessments for NGSS: Course 3 certification.

The students shall be under the guidance of esteemed instructors from Stanford University and earn a certificate on course completion if they take it in the verified track by paying the fee. If they join it in the free mode, they will have access for a limited period for auditing. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Teaching skills
Introduction to Systematic Reviews

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Introduction to Systematic Reviews

The Introduction to Systematic Reviews certification course is for Stanford Medicine community members. You will need a valid Stanford login to access some of the course content. The programme aims to facilitate more meaningful and productive consultations between librarians and members of the Stanford Medicine community, interested in conducting systematic reviews.

The Introduction to Systematic Reviews training programme begins by defining the requirements for a systematic review and comparing systematic review methodologies with other types of reviews. It then discusses why there must be protocols to determine whether someone has already undertaken/completed a systematic review of the topic you are interested in. Students interested in exploring systematic reviews will gain relevant skills from the course.

The Introduction to Systematic Reviews certification syllabus will introduce you to tools for supporting an organised, systematic review project. There is also an extensive discussion about why/how librarians collaborate on these reviews. You will also learn how to search for systematic reviews in three commonly used databases: CINAHL, EMBASE, and PubMed.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Managerial skill
Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

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Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

The Stanford Introduction to Food and Health Online Course is a 100% online course taught on the Coursera platform. The course aims at providing learners with the right knowledge and practical skills required to optimize food consumption and cultivate dietary habits. The course would require approximately 6 hours for completion.

The Stanford Introduction to Food and Health Training Course is a beginner-level course taught with the help of online video lectures, academic readings, and practice exercises. The course is taught by Maya Adam, lecturer at the Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford University. The course structure provides learners the opportunity to set flexible deadlines.

The Stanford Introduction to Food and Health Certification Course aims to present a detailed understanding of food safety, food science, and health informatics. At the end of the course. Learners will be able to understand the need for a comeback to simple home cooking in order to ensure a healthier and sustainable lifestyle. Upon the completion of the course, learners will receive a shareable certificate.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
2,699
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition Cooking skills
Designing Your Career

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Designing Your Career

The course Designing Your Career by edX is mainly based on guiding for candidates to help them effectively shape their careers. They will be made to learn the approaches that can be undertaken for the smooth ride of their careers from beginning to end. This course applies to candidates of all age groups. This implies that almost anyone can take the first step towards a better future and that too for free!

Designing Your Career certification course is being given by the instructors of Stanford which holds high ranks in the industry. This course mainly focuses on making the core of the students stronger in the field of business and management. The students can complete the Designing Your Career course in a span of 5 weeks by devoting 2-5 hours per week. 2 tracks are offered to the candidates which they may choose for finishing the course. One is the verified track which if chosen will give unlimited access to the course materials and certificate with some fee. On the other hand, if someone chooses the audit track then he or she will get limited access to the course materials.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Networking
Threat of Nuclear Terrorism

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The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism

5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Introduction to Haptics

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Introduction to Haptics

Haptic devices are mechanical devices that let the users feel, touch, and control objects in remote or virtual environments. The Introduction to Haptics certification course aims to teach you about haptic technology in detail. You will develop a sense of awareness about the abilities and weaknesses of the human touch, along with learning how to build these mechatronic devices.

Through the learnings of the Introduction to Haptics online programme, you will acquire pragmatic cross-disciplinary engineering skills connected to mechanical engineering, bioengineering, robotics, computer science, and electrical engineering. This course developed by Stanford Online will help you comprehend the linkage between equations that explain physical interplay and how they feel.

The Introduction to Haptics training also offers online quizzes to test your understanding of the concepts. You also have the option to participate in laboratory assignments by using/building a ‘Hapkit.’ This practical approach will give you hands-on experience in testing haptic projects, making circuits, and putting mechanical systems together. 

Edx offers 2 varied tracks which can be used to opt into the course and then they shall be given access either for a limited period of time or the access offered may be unlimited. In the case where the students want unlimited access, they will have to choose the verified track and where they want limited access for free they will have to select the audit track.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Robotic skills Knowledge of engineering
Focused Bedside TTE and Ultrasound

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Focused Bedside TTE and Ultrasound

The Focused Bedside TTE and Ultrasound certification course covers key concepts such as ultrasound physics, hemodynamic, and global echocardiology assessments. Students delve deep into lung ultrasound, transthoracic echocardiology, measurement techniques, and the physics of Doppler. The course is equipped with video lectures and is devoid of assessments or certificates upon completion.

Besides, the Focused Bedside TTE and Ultrasound certification by edX is developed for the fields of internal medicine, division of anesthesia, emergency medicine, and critical care medicine. The course level is introductory and is a short course that will be beneficial for candidates interested in medicine or medicinal research. Participants with a firm grasp of elementary medical concepts can benefit from the training.

Offered by the prestigious Stanford University, through their eminent Stanford Online program, the Focused Bedside TTE and Ultrasound online course is taught by experienced faculties, namely Annie Sofie Beraud and Sara Nikravan. The programme also has an unmoderated discussion forum for candidates to enhance their knowledge by putting their points of view or asking the faculties questions.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of physics
Introduction to Logic

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Introduction To Logic

This is a course by Stanford University, is an introduction to Logic from a computational point of view. This course demonstrates the mechanisms of deciphering and encoding information and data into sentences that are logical; it demonstrates the correct method to infer meaning with the information on board.

Altogether, this training programme by Stanford University renders a synopsis of Logic Technology and its various applications across disciplines, in science, law, engineering, mathematics, business and so on.

This Training Programme of Introduction to Logic by Stanford University will teach the candidates the skill of picking up any information and summarizing it in a brief simple language. 

The certificate which can be shared on your LinkedIn profile, CV or any other document will keep you one step ahead of your peers when appearing for any job.

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5 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill
Partnering with the Public and Patients in Medical Research

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Partnering with the Public and Patients in Medical Research

Partnering with the Public and Patients in Medical Research by edX offers a comprehensive curriculum for the advancement of medical science. Students will learn about the existing models to enable inclusivity and respect for all relevant stakeholders in the medical research enterprise. They will also be taught how to create meaningful relations between researchers and patients for medical purposes.

Partnering with the Public and Patients in Medical Research online course will teach ways to move patients past the hurdles of mismatched priorities and misunderstood roles to make practical contributions in the medical field. This programme will also explain how the Everyone Included™ partnership across the entire medical research enterprise can enhance researchers' work and patients' lives.

Moreover, the Partnering with the Public and Patients in Medical Research certification features global medical publishing experts contributing to patient partnership in medical research from the BMJ (an influential general medical journal), and leading faculty from Stanford University. This course also offers a verified certificate to display your skillset and help you to advance your medical career.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of healthcare sciences
Molecular Foundations of Medicine

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Molecular Foundations of Medicine

The study of genes has become prominent over the years, thanks to the field of molecular biology and its contributions, which has shaped many aspects of medicine. The Molecular Foundations of Medicine online course will be vastly valuable for candidates who want to understand the science behind modern medicine. The programme will also equip the candidates with skills to apply the concept of molecular biology to bring innovations in the domain of medicine.

The Molecular Foundations of Medicine certification syllabus includes DNA recombination, genomics, gene expression, and molecular techniques like a polymerase chain reaction and CRISPR. The course will help candidates in bridging the gap between a press release and medical literature.

Offered by the renowned Stanford University, as part of their Stanford Online wing, the Molecular Foundations of Medicine course by Edx has an introductory study level. The training is instructed by Gilbert Chu, who is the Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry at Stanford. The short course is equipped with video materials and questions to help candidates learn better.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
Semantics of First Order Logic

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Semantics of First-Order Logic

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Introduction to the Natural Capital Project Approach

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Introduction to the Natural Capital Project Approach

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Odyssey Planning

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Odyssey Planning

The introductory course on Odyssey planning by edX is apt for students who want to explore the realms of lives and their associated meaning in order to design lives that you want to make. The course provides a quality platform for online education in partnership with Stanford online education, a world-renowned prestigious university. Odyssey planning training is crafted with individual importance which can be pursued separately even though it's part of Stanford's 10 weeks program on Designing your life. This self-paced course is provided with online lectures given by Stanford's experienced panel of faculties.

Odyssey planning online program mainly highlights the main aim of teaching the students on how to make use of thinking to design and develop an effective and efficient approach towards building your vocation, which also includes an in-depth study of key concepts like Odyssey plan, the study of life, Different timelines like 5-years and 10-years and so on.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Designing skills
Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching and Randomized Algorithms

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Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

The Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms certification is a course that is provided by Coursera in association with Stanford University. This is a very short course that teaches the candidates regarding algorithms which is considered as the mainstream of Computer Science where algorithms can be used in practical applications.

The Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms certification syllabus tends to cover introductory aspects of algorithms with some amount of programming exercises. This course belongs to course number one on the algorithms specialization which gives the conceptual learning for elementary level of mathematics and its implementation.

Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms training is an intermediary level course that will help the candidates become strong with their technical skills so that they are able to speak well regarding algorithms with other Computer Programmers confidently.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
1,699
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Algorithms
Essentials of Program Strategy and Evaluation

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Essentials of Program Strategy and Evaluation

The Essentials of Program Strategy and Evaluation Online Course is part of the Effective Philanthropy Learning Initiative by the Stanford PACS Center on Philosophy and Civil Society. The course deals with the strategic framework concerning social programs run by governments or nonprofit organizations.

The Essentials of Program Strategy and Evaluation Training Course is taught over 4 weeks with the help of online reading materials. The course instructor is Paul Brest, former Dean and Professor Emeritus, Standard Law School, Stanford University.

The Essentials of Program Strategy and Evaluation Syllabus is designed in a way to equip learners with the knowledge of philanthropy and non-profit initiatives. The course assessment will be based on assignments and exams. You will have the provision to archive the course after the end of every session.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Designing skills Strategic Mindset
Performance Assessment in the NGSS Classroom 1

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Performance Assessment in the NGSS Classroom Course 1

The Performance Assessment in the NGSS Classroom: Course 1 programme imparts knowledge to the participants in concepts like performance expectation, 3d science, performance assessment, instructional moves, multidimensional reasoning, and craft feedback. The entire duration of the Performance Assessment in the NGSS Classroom: Course 1 online course is 4 weeks. The candidate must spend at least 1 to 3 hours per week to gain in-depth knowledge about the concepts.

The Performance Assessment in the NGSS Classroom: Course 1 certification online programme will provide strategies for analysing the standards, student work and assessments. The participant will use these analyses to give efficient feedback and craft effectively for the students which would help them to determine their progress towards meeting their goals.  

By the end of this course programme, the candidate will be able to use performance assessments to guide decisions about 3D science instruction. Face-to-face sessions are available as a part of the training. There are two modes to take the course; verified and audit. In the verified programme, the learners can get unlimited access and a certificate of completion. In the free mode, they can audit the programme for a limited period. 

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Interpersonal skills
Probabilistic Graphical Models 2 Inference

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Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

Probabilistic Graphical Models (PGMs) is considered to be a strong foundation for encrypting probability arrangement over composite domains. Hence, Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference is drafted to address the questions related to probabilistic inference. This course depends upon the concepts from graph algorithms, probability theory, and machine learning. These concepts are the base for the advanced methods used in various applications like speech recognition, medical diagnosis, natural language processing, etc. These advanced methods are also essential tools in composing various machine learning problems.

In an order of three, Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference is the second one. While the first course, focused on description, this course would address the question occurs in probabilistic inference or in other words use of PGM in answering the questions. PGM is described as a very high dimensional diffusion but its framework is drafted in such a way that it can answer the questions efficiently. The course introduces both approximate and accurate algorithms for the variety of inference tasks, and also talks over the application of each algorithm.

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3 Weeks
Expert
5,029
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Algorithms Knowledge of Monte Carlo Method
Machine Learning

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Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

Machine Learning is a highly demanded skill in the 21st Century. ML is the application of Artificial Intelligence  that provides systems with the ability to learn and improve from experience, without any explicit programming and human intervention. It is the study of computer algorithms that automatically improve through experience. ML has now become an integral part of our lives, and data science and AI professionals are looking to upskill in this. In Coursera’s Machine Learning training course, you will learn the most effective ML techniques and gain experience in their practical applications with precision. 

The Coursera Machine Learning programme teaches the extensive theories behind Machine Learning so that you can quickly learn to apply the techniques to new problems. Besides Machine learning, this course also provides an introduction to data-mining, artificial neural networks, logistic regression, and statistical pattern recognition. 

This Machine Learning certification course is offered by Stanford University and is taught by one of the top educators of Stanford. It takes approximately 60 hours to complete this course. It has 18 modules rife with pre-recorded online lectures, readings and practice exercises for self-evaluation. 

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3 Weeks
Beginner
3,369
Skills Covered:
Machine learning
Probabilistic Graphical Models 3 Learning

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Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning

The Coursera Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning certification course covers probabilistic graphical models, commonly known as PGMs. They are a rich framework used for encoding probability distributions over complex domains. They form the foundation of state-of-the-art methods in different applications such as speech recognition, natural language processing, medical diagnosis, image understanding, and many more. They are also instrumental in formulating many machine learning problems. 

The Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning training is the third course in a series of three. Where the first course focused on representation, and the second focused on inference and the final course helps in addressing questions related to learning. The course discusses the main problems of parameter estimation in both directed and undirected models. 

Moreover, students can receive a course completion certificate for the Coursera Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning programme. Candidates can attach the certificate to their LinkedIn profile or their resume/CV.

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3 Weeks
Expert
5,029
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Algorithms
Social and Economic Networks Models and Analysis

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Social and Economic Networks Models and Analysis

Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis certification course will guide the candidates on the formation of networks. The learner will study exhibiting patterns of networks and their structure impacting their diffusion, learning, and other behaviors. The course will analyze the patterns on the basis of maths, social science, physics, economics, statistics, and computer science. The Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis course is an initiative by Stanford University for learners who are keen to understand the depth of networks. 

Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis training is available on the online learning platform of Coursera, where learners are exposed to multiple reading materials, videos, and quizzes for comprehensive knowledge. This is an online course of 3 weeks duration, the classes of which can be completed in 10 hours. The candidates who have enrolled in the course through the certification mode will receive Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis certification by Stanford University and Coursera by the end of the course. 

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3 Weeks
Expert
2,699
Skills Covered:
Networking
Cryptography I

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Cryptography I

The Cryptography I certification course is useful to the aspirants who are looking for the growth statistics of their careers in this field. Cryptography has improved in the digital world with more benefits than earlier. The main objective of Coursera is to give aspirants vast knowledge about cryptography that is very beneficial in the digital platform to increase the work experience of people for data security.

The Cryptography I certification by Coursera and Stanford is crucial in a world with better enhancements taking place in the digital economy. All businesses, and governments, are looking for a way of safeguarding the data and securing the data from any type of hacking. Providing authentication to the user only that eradicates intruders from accessing data is possible with Cryptography and its applications. Therefore, every organisation requires cryptographers to encode and decode the data properly so that third parties cannot access the information. In this path, this programme comes to educate how the mechanism is done. Thus, the Cryptography I online course is ideal for Cyber Security professionals, Computer Programmers, Data managers, etc. 

Coursera is an online learning platform where it offers many courses for free access to the course materials. The online lectures are provided by professionals from foreign top universities. Therefore, aspirants can use this course and get certified with successful completion of the course.

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3 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Cyber Security

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