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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

    The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Asepsis, Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Patient-centered Care, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Evaluation, Sterile Procedure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacy Operations

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Vulnerability Types and Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, Security Management, Security Controls, Security Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    B2B and Territory Sales Strategies and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, B2B Sales, Regional Sales, Selling Techniques, Sales Management, Consultative Selling, Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Training, Market Analysis, Sales Process, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Customer Relationship Management, Negotiation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Geometry, Data Structures

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Effective Inventory Management and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Customer Demand Planning, Demand Planning, Materials Management, Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, Forecasting, Cost Control, Operational Efficiency, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Be Your Best Creative Self

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Social Skills, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Branding, Creative Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Introduction to JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Web Development Tools, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Advanced Django: Introduction to Django Rest Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Postman API Platform, Restful API, Data Validation, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, JSON, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Display Devices, Cloud Computing Architecture, Networking Hardware, Virtual Machines, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Cloud Computing, Firewall, Mobile Security, USB, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Cloud Security, Network Protocols, System Configuration, System Support, End User Training and Support

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Power Query Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Validation, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem: Microsoft
  • Pharmacy Technician Intermediate: MedCerts
  • Vulnerability Types and Concepts: Packt
  • B2B and Territory Sales Strategies and Techniques: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Effective Inventory Management and Optimization : Starweaver
  • Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
  • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to JavaScript: Coursera Project Network
  • Advanced Django: Introduction to Django Rest Framework: Codio

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