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Learn programming basics for building a foundation in coding. Understand syntax, data structures, and algorithms in various programming languages.


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    Duke University

    Cloud Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Distributed Computing, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Technologies, Data Pipelines, Amazon S3, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Integration, Python Programming, Data Governance, NumPy, Rust (Programming Language)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Basic Data Processing and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Jupyter, JSON, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Training, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Planning, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention, Demography, Workplace inclusivity, Benchmarking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Peer Review, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Leadership and Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Computer Programming, Regression Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Machine Learning, Visual Recognition and NLP

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, IBM Cloud, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Natural Language Processing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Data Science, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    IoT Enabled Farming

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Big Data, Wireless Networks, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Environmental Monitoring, Machine Controls, Sustainable Technologies, Real Time Data, Automation, Data Analysis, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Building Services with ASP.NET Web API

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Servers, C# (Programming Language), Web Services, Database Management, JSON, Back-End Web Development, SQL, Database Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), API Design, Programming Principles

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    BigQuery for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Big Data, SQL, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Google Sheets, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS Visual Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Quality, Text Mining, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Analysis, Dashboard, Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Business Reporting

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, JSON, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Microcontroller and Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Microarchitecture, Automation, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Prototyping

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cloud Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Basic Data Processing and Visualization: University of California San Diego
  • Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Rice University
  • Introduction to Machine Learning with Python: Arizona State University
  • AI Workflow: Machine Learning, Visual Recognition and NLP: IBM
  • IoT Enabled Farming: EDUCBA
  • Approximation Algorithms Part I: École normale supérieure
  • Building Services with ASP.NET Web API: Board Infinity
  • BigQuery for Data Analysts: Google Cloud
  • SAS Visual Business Analytics: SAS

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