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    Learn the fundamentals of coding for various applications. Understand basic programming concepts and write simple programs in languages like Python and JavaScript.

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      Vanderbilt University

      Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Liberal Arts, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Psychology

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Computer Science

      4.4
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Physiology, Biology, Anatomy, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LangChain, LLM Application, Generative AI, OpenAI, Web Applications, Application Development, Flask (Web Framework), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, Front-End Web Development, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Derivatives, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Command-Line Interface, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Application Security, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Metasploit, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Penetration Testing, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Survival Analysis in R for Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Public Health

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Biology, Public Health, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110)

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Psychology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Governance, Thought Leadership, Storytelling, Culture, Customer Engagement, Innovation, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      519 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic coding courses

    • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
    • Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator: Coursera Project Network
    • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python: IBM
    • Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course: Packt
    • Survival Analysis in R for Public Health: Imperial College London
    • Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases: Imperial College London
    • Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110) : Packt
    • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan

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