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Guided Projects can help you learn practical skills like data visualization, web development, and basic programming. You can build competencies in project planning, problem-solving, and using version control systems effectively. Many projects incorporate tools such as Python, R, and Tableau, allowing you to apply your skills in real-world contexts while creating tangible outcomes. You'll also explore topics like database management, user interface design, and automation, which are crucial for enhancing your technical expertise.

Popular Guided Projects Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Advanced Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software

    ★ 4.2 (64) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google

    Google Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Database Design, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Dashboard Creation, Tableau Software, Databases, Data Warehousing, Stakeholder Communications, Data Visualization, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills, Business Process, Business Analysis, Professional Development, Data Analysis, SQL

    ★ 4.8 (8.5K) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Utilize LinkedIn for Career Search

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, Content Optimization, Web Presence, Social Media, Editing

    ★ 4.6 (271) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Change Leadership: Developing Strategic Gap Analysis in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Gap Analysis, Change Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Planning, Business Process Reengineering, Project Management, Personal Development, Business Process, Process Mapping, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Strategy

    ★ 4.5 (348) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Training, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Network Model, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Network Architecture

    ★ 4.6 (848) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Integration

    ★ 4.5 (337) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office

    ★ 4.4 (88) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Prompt Patterns, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture

    ★ 4.7 (59K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Use Mailchimp to Build an E-mail Marketing Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Campaign Management, Personalized Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Registration, Design, Business

    ★ 4.5 (385) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Principal Component Analysis with NumPy

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Seaborn, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Cloud Computing, Jupyter, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Numerical Analysis, Python Programming, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.6 (298) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Linux Commands, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Dashboard, File Management, Dashboard Creation, Star Schema, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure

    ★ 4.6 (25K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    NLP: Twitter Sentiment Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Training, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Social Media Analytics, Unstructured Data, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Automation

    ★ 4.6 (374) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Guided Projects courses

  • Excel for Beginners: Advanced Functions: Coursera
  • Google Business Intelligence: Google
  • Utilize LinkedIn for Career Search: Coursera
  • Change Leadership: Developing Strategic Gap Analysis in Miro: Coursera
  • Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline: Coursera
  • Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions: Coursera
  • Architecting with Google Compute Engine: Google Cloud
  • Use Mailchimp to Build an E-mail Marketing Campaign: Coursera
  • Principal Component Analysis with NumPy: Coursera

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