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    Microsoft

    Web Development with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Restful API, Cloud Deployment, Selenium (Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Secure Coding, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Security, Test Tools, Cloud Applications, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Histogram, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Machine Learning Algorithms with Python in Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Business Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Business Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Data and File Management

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, Relational Databases, File I/O, File Management, Data Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, File Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Data Storage, Data Access, Programming Principles, Command-Line Interface, Computer Programming

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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Introduction to Advanced Calculus

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Process Modeling, Mathematical Software, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Embeddings, OpenAI API, Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Large Language Modeling, Data Processing, Data Management, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Plotly, Seaborn, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Software Documentation, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Access Bioinformatics Databases with Biopython

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Scientific Visualization, Data Access, Extensible Languages and XML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Visualization, Database Software, Data Manipulation, File I/O, Python Programming

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    Infosec

    Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Python Programming, Data Access, Authentications, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Database Clients

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Development, Django (Web Framework), Query Languages, Database Management, Database Application, SQL, Databases, Stored Procedure, Back-End Web Development, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management

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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Spring Framework for Java Development

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Security, Java, Java Programming, Application Frameworks, Model View Controller, Development Environment, Web Applications, Frontend Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Apache Maven, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Configuration Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Web Development with Python: Microsoft
  • Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R: Coursera
  • Machine Learning Algorithms with Python in Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • IBM COBOL Data and File Management: IBM
  • Introduction to Advanced Calculus: The University of Sydney
  • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): Duke University
  • BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Access Bioinformatics Databases with Biopython: Coursera
  • Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection: Infosec

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