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    Packt

    Foundations of Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Regression Modeling in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, SAS (Software), Scatter Plots, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plot (Graphics), Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    274 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Novartis

    Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Prep and Personnel

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Informed Consent, Document Management, Electronic Medical Record

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    846 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Artificial Intelligence Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Python Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Build AI Apps with ChatGPT, Dall-E, and GPT-4

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Generative AI, Web Applications, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development Tools, Image Analysis, Real Time Data

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    224 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Generative AI, OpenAI, LLM Application, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Jupyter, Database Development, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Meta

    Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Administration, MySQL, NoSQL, Query Languages

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    659 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Frontend for Java Full Stack Development

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Maintainability, Web Development, UI Components

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Transformation, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Web Scraping, Data Science, Creative Design, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Development Testing, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Get started with Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Work Order

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Dashboard, Data Collection, Microsoft Excel, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, IBM Cognos Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Wrangling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    312 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundations of Modern C++: Packt
  • Regression Modeling in Practice: Wesleyan University
  • Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Prep and Personnel: Novartis
  • Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow: Coursera Project Network
  • Artificial Intelligence Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
  • Build AI Apps with ChatGPT, Dall-E, and GPT-4: Scrimba
  • Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): Duke University
  • Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development: Meta
  • Frontend for Java Full Stack Development: Board Infinity
  • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan

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