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    The University of Chicago

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Supervised Machine Learning: Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Performance Metric

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    777 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    SQL Joins

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science

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    178 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Timelines, Graphics Software, Color Theory, Image Quality, Typography

    4.7
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    213 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Applications, Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Servers, Authentications, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Science, JSON, Middleware

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    561 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Digital Transformation, Application Programming Interface (API), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Multi-Cloud, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing, Kubernetes, Microservices, Application Development, Virtual Machines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    C程序设计进阶

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    827 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Data Science, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Business Solutions, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, Performance Metric

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    415 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Accenture

    Understanding Technology and Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Excel, Data Security, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Emerging Technologies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Digital Communications, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Web Development, Information Technology, Business Technologies, Javascript, Python Programming, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Computer Hardware, Artificial Intelligence

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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la ciencia de datos aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Design Thinking

    4.7
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    417 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, File Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    156 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Software Defined Networking: The University of Chicago
  • Supervised Machine Learning: Regression: IBM
  • SQL Joins : Coursera Project Network
  • VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert: EDUCBA
  • Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express: IBM
  • Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • C程序设计进阶: Peking University
  • Introduction to Python Functions: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Understanding Technology and Data: Accenture

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