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Learn the fundamentals of coding for various applications. Understand basic programming concepts and write simple programs in languages like Python and JavaScript.

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Data Integration, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Application Development, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, Business Solutions, Security Controls

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Graphing, Spatial Data Analysis, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Metric

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Planned Giving

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Philanthropy, Tax Planning, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Benefits Administration, Administration, Business Software, Educational Materials, Professional Networking, Tax Laws

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Data Processing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Depreciation, Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Fixed Asset, Financial Statement Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Inventory Control, Asset Management, Investments, Internal Controls

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Formulate Your Use Case

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Brainstorming, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Business Priorities, Generative AI, Goal Setting, Business Solutions, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    GenAI and LLMs on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Amazon Web Services, Continuous Monitoring, Data Ethics, Secure Coding, Responsible AI, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Copilot for Beginners: Create a Powerpoint Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Sales Presentations, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Word, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Meta

    Create the User Interface with SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Apple iOS, UI Components, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Application Development, Animations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Multimedia Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Mobile Development, Python Programming, Internet Of Things, Image Quality, Embedded Software, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    305 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Software Development with ChatGPT: Generating Code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, Debugging, ChatGPT, Development Environment, Python Programming, Prompt Engineering, Computer Programming, Software Development, Application Development

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
  • Planned Giving: University of California, Davis
  • Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow: Coursera Project Network
  • Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Formulate Your Use Case: IBM
  • GenAI and LLMs on AWS: Duke University
  • Copilot for Beginners: Create a Powerpoint Presentation: Coursera Project Network
  • Create the User Interface with SwiftUI: Meta

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