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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Analytical Mechanics for Spacecraft Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Vibrations, Mechanics, Finite Element Methods, Differential Equations, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Calculus

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Mécanique Lagrangienne

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Experimentation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, Compliance Management, Accounting Records, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Controls, Reconciliation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, Target Audience, Customer Relationship Building, General Sales Practices, Closing (Sales), Business-To-Consumer, Sales, Communication, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Sales Strategy, Product Promotion, Customer Engagement, Product Demonstration, Brand Loyalty, Rapport Building, Consumer Behaviour

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Koç University

      Çok değişkenli Fonksiyon II: Uygulamalar / Multivariable Calculus II: Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Physics, Derivatives

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Sales Analysis with Claude: Data Driven Sales Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Trend Analysis, Sales, Business Analytics, Sales Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, LLM Application

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción al análisis de sistemas de control con MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Systems Design, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Strategy and Innovation for Agile Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Agile Product Development, Market Trend, Business Transformation, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Thinking, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement, Technology Strategies, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Business Technologies, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Precision Medicine, Personal Care, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Fundamentals of CNNs and RNNs

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Network Architecture, Network Model, Machine Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Azure Network Engineer: AZ-700 Exam Prep & Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Network Performance Management, Network Support, Network Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Firewall, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Software-Defined Networking, Performance Tuning, Wide Area Networks, Network Routing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      GenAI for Data Analysis : OpenAI Assistant API

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis, Generative AI, OpenAI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Analytical Mechanics for Spacecraft Dynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Mécanique Lagrangienne: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Çok deÄŸiÅŸkenli Fonksiyon II: Uygulamalar / Multivariable Calculus II: Applications: Koç University
    • Sales Analysis with Claude: Data Driven Sales Analytics: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción al análisis de sistemas de control con MATLAB: Universidad de los Andes
    • Strategy and Innovation for Agile Organizations: Duke University
    • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentals of CNNs and RNNs: Sungkyunkwan University

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