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      Packt

      Introduction to Unity and Basic C# Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Introduction to Python and Basic Selenium Setup

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Testing, Browser Compatibility, Software Installation, Automation, Scripting, Python Programming, File Management, Development Environment, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Coding and Automation for Data Analysis with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Data Ethics, Data Processing, Debugging, Microsoft Excel, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, SQL, Integrated Development Environments

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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      TensorFlow for Beginners: Basic Binary Image Classification

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Application Deployment, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Deep Learning

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Design Elements And Principles, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design and Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Introduction to Unity and Basic Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Development Testing, UI Components, Scripting, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Assistance, Conflict Management, Health Information Management, Patient Communication, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Patient Coordination, Cultural Responsiveness, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical History Documentation, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of North Texas

      Math Prep: College & Work Ready

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Geometry, Statistics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Digital Signal Processing 1: Basic Concepts and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Programming Principles, Telecommunications, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Oracle Primavera P6 – Project Setup and Basic Management

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Calendar Management, Timelines, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Project Management Software, Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Relationship Management, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests)

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic coding courses

    • Introduction to Unity and Basic C# Scripting: Packt
    • Introduction to Python and Basic Selenium Setup: Packt
    • Coding and Automation for Data Analysis with Generative AI: Microsoft
    • TensorFlow for Beginners: Basic Binary Image Classification: Coursera Project Network
    • Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Unity and Basic Game Development: Packt
    • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Math Prep: College & Work Ready: University of North Texas
    • Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics: Packt
    • Digital Signal Processing 1: Basic Concepts and Algorithms: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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