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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Deployment, JSON, Web Services, Restful API, Mobile Development, Cloud Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Animations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Building Objects in C

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Software Design, Python Programming, Java, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Snowflake

    Snowflake Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, LLM Application, Data Engineering, Data Manipulation, Snowflake Schema, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Unstructured Data, Cloud Development, SQL, Natural Language Processing, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Stored Procedure

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Computer Vision for Engineering and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Motion Graphics, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Integration, Medical Imaging, Data Validation, Estimation, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 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

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Responsible AI, Graph Theory, Collaborative Software, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Amazon Web Services, R Programming, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Sociology, Data Collection, LLM Application, Behavioral Economics, Analytics

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Networking Hardware, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Network Administration, Computer Displays, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage, Display Devices

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Java Enterprise Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Development, Web Development, Web Servers, Server Side, Application Frameworks, Scripting, Middleware, Javascript and jQuery, Data Storage, Apache Tomcat, Session Initiation Protocols, Enterprise Architecture, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Model View Controller

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    216 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Geospatial Techniques for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Construction Engineering, Database Management, Construction, Construction Management, ArcGIS, Global Positioning Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Decision Support Systems, Building Information Modeling, As-Built Drawings, Survey Creation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Data Manipulation, Network Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to AutoSAR

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Systems Architecture, Application Development, System Configuration, Application Frameworks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Introduction to Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Processing, Water Sustainability, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Histogram, Quantitative Research, Analysis, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    187 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Building Objects in C: University of Michigan
  • Snowflake Generative AI: Snowflake
  • Computer Vision for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
  • Building Services with ASP.NET Web API: Board Infinity
  • Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting: IBM
  • Java Enterprise Edition: LearnQuest
  • Geospatial Techniques for Engineers: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to AutoSAR: EDUCBA

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