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      University of Michigan

      Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Probability Distribution, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Java Programming, Computer Hardware

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Introduction to YAML

      Skills you'll gain: YAML, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Kubernetes, Devops Tools, Docker (Software), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Structures, Data Validation, JSON, Containerization, Scripting, DevOps, Configuration Management, Debugging, System Configuration, Automation, Software Versioning, Version Control, User Provisioning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine: Master UMG, AI & Blueprints

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unreal Engine, Game Design, Artificial Intelligence, Scripting, Video Game Development, Animations, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Creating Responsive Websites for Any Device

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Excel Macros, Pandas (Python Package), Prompt Engineering, Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Quality, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Automation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Database Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Databases, Oracle Databases, SQL, Query Languages, PostgreSQL, Systems Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Mastering NestJS

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Authentications, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Middleware, Database Application, Data Validation, TypeScript, Application Programming Interface (API), Object-Relational Mapping, MongoDB, Databases, MySQL

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML Full Stack Development with PHP Projects

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Web Applications, Information Architecture, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, MySQL, Web Design and Development, User Experience Design, Browser Compatibility, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Data Import/Export, Verification And Validation, Semantic Web, Back-End Web Development, Javascript, Web Design, Server Side, Web Development

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 6

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Debugging, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Unity: Create a 2D Jetpack Joyride Clone Game

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Animations, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), C# (Programming Language), Scripting

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      R: Design & Evaluate Random Forests for Attrition

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Data Processing, Workforce Management, Advanced Analytics, Process Validation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

    • Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python: University of Michigan
    • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
    • Introduction to YAML: Edureka
    • Unreal Engine: Master UMG, AI & Blueprints: EDUCBA
    • Creating Responsive Websites for Any Device: University of Washington
    • Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Database Management Essentials: University of Colorado System
    • Mastering NestJS: Packt
    • XHTML Full Stack Development with PHP Projects: EDUCBA
    • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 6: Pearson

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