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    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Embedded Systems, Data Storage, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), C# (Programming Language)

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Analysis

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Managing an Agile Team

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Sales Presentation, Innovation, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Selling Techniques, Prioritization, Discussion Facilitation, Goal Setting

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    .NET FullStack Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, ASP.NET, Restful API, .NET Framework, Web Applications, Web Services, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, JSON, Application Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Model View Controller, Application Frameworks, Program Development, Javascript, Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    335 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptography, Web Applications

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Sharing, Database Management, Service Management

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    411 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    SQL Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization, JSON, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Debugging, Data Transformation

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to NoSQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, IBM Cloud, Query Languages, Data Modeling, JSON, Scalability, Data Manipulation

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    359 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Social Media, Social Media Content, Professional Development

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    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Systems, Database Theory, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Database Application, Data Access, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Data Integrity

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Responsive Web Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Microprocessors:Ā Arm
  • Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos:Ā Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Managing an Agile Team:Ā University of Virginia
  • .NET FullStack Developer:Ā Board Infinity
  • Network Systems Foundations:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers:Ā Vanderbilt University
  • SQL Problem Solving:Ā University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to NoSQL Databases:Ā IBM
  • Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn:Ā Coursera Project Network
  • The Structured Query Language (SQL):Ā University of Colorado Boulder

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