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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Econometrics: Methods and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Case Studies, Forecasting, Probability, Linear Algebra, Peer Review

    4.6
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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Loops and Strings

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, Software Visualization, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Application Security, Software Development, DevSecOps, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unity: Design & Build Procedural Hex Maps

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Data-oriented programming, Virtual Environment, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Logic

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Enterprise Search on Generative AI App Builder

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Cloud Platform, LLM Application, Data Management, Information Management, Analytics, Information Architecture, Data Integration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Unstructured Data, Application Programming Interface (API), System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, E-Commerce, Financial Services, SQL, Decision Making

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

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    Skillshare

    Nomad Sculpt for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Graphical Tools, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, User Interface (UI), Creative Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    程序设计与算法

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Graph Theory, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Application Development, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Computer Science, Database Systems, File Management, Computer Architecture, Performance Tuning, Maintainability, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Building Idiomatic Rust with Traits and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Debugging, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    C++ Basic Structures: Vectors, Pointers, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, File Management, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Storage

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Generative AI, LLMs, and Advanced Applications with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Applied Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, Deep Learning, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Java Programming, Java, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Econometrics: Methods and Applications: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Loops and Strings: Google
  • Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering: Edureka
  • Unity: Design & Build Procedural Hex Maps: EDUCBA
  • Enterprise Search on Generative AI App Builder: Google Cloud
  • Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies: Duke University
  • Nomad Sculpt for Beginners: Skillshare
  • 程序设计与算法: Peking University
  • Building Idiomatic Rust with Traits and Collections: Packt
  • C++ Basic Structures: Vectors, Pointers, Strings, and Files: Codio

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