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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Genomic Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Big Data, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Java Programming for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      UX / UI: Fundamentos para o design de interface

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, UI/UX Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Web Design, UI Components, Wireframing, Design Elements And Principles, Design Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      787 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kanban Principles, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Continuous Integration, Lean Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Continuous Deployment, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Workflow Management, Virtualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      525 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon

      Introduction to Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Software Development, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Engineering, Programming Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Data Storage, Computer Programming, Software Development, Computational Logic, Cross Platform Development, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Embedded Linux Development

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), System Programming, Embedded Software, Software Testing, Embedded Systems, Linux, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), Containerization, Linux Commands, Unix, Shell Script, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, File Systems, IBM WebSphere MQ, Operating Systems

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Python for Researchers

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Program Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Debugging, Development Environment

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Oracle SQL Basics

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Access, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      What is the Metaverse?

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, Digital Assets, Healthcare Ethics, E-Commerce, Collaborative Software, Blockchain, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Research and Design, Social Studies, Economic Development, New Product Development, Content Creation, Safety and Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Encryption, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Modern JavaScript: Iterators and Generators

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Data Structures, Scripting, Computer Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular theoretical computer science courses

    • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University
    • Java Programming for Beginners: IBM
    • UX / UI: Fundamentos para o design de interface: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies: LearnQuest
    • Introduction to Software Development: Amazon
    • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming: LearnQuest
    • Advanced Embedded Linux Development: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Python for Researchers: Imperial College London
    • Oracle SQL Basics: LearnQuest
    • What is the Metaverse?: Meta

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