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      Packt

      Basics of Chatbots with Machine Learning & Python

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      ABAP Fundamentals and Core Programming Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Business Reporting, SAP Applications, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, UI Components, Development Environment, Report Writing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Interactive Design, Eclipse (Software), Business Logic, Development Testing, Computer Programming Tools, Data Entry, Maintainability, Transaction Processing, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Software Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Problem Solving

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

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Command-Line Interface, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Software Testing, Algorithms, Program Development, Computational Thinking, File Management, Integration Testing, File Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Algorithms, File Management, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      The Power of Object-Oriented Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Programming Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Geneva

      Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming

      Skills you'll gain:

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Data Structures, C and C++, Performance Testing, Distributed Computing, Computational Thinking, Data Access, Algorithms, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, Program Development, Debugging

      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: World Building Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), 3D Modeling, Game Design, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Computer Science, C (Programming Language), Integration Testing, Debugging, System Programming, Software Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Data Analysis, Software Engineering, Critical Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Basics of Chatbots with Machine Learning & Python: Packt
    • ABAP Fundamentals and Core Programming Concepts: Board Infinity
    • Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++: Packt
    • The Power of Object-Oriented Programming: University of Michigan
    • Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP: Coursera Project Network
    • Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming: University of Geneva
    • Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA: Johns Hopkins University
    • Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: World Building Basics: Skillshare

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