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    Northeastern University

    Data Visualization with Python & R for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Graphing, Big Data, Data Transformation, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Structures, NumPy, Scripting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Debugging: Hunting and Squashing Bugs

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Development Testing, Technical Communication, Python Programming, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Clemson University

    Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis, Performance Testing, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Storage in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Management, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Encryption, Disaster Recovery

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Turbocharge Mobile App Development

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Generative AI, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Application Development, Application Design, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Robotic Path Planning and Task Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computer Vision, Data Structures, Python Programming, Simulations

    Build toward a degree

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Case, Integration Testing, System Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Usability Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Sonidos digitales: síntesis y procesamiento en el computador

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Digital Communications, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming Tools, Multimedia, Vibrations, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Figma Pro Pt. 1: Auto Layouts, Grids & Components

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, Design Strategies, Web Design, Scalability, Prototyping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Data Mining in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Anomaly Detection, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Epic Games

    Game Development and Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, Creativity, User Interface (UI), Storytelling

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Moving, Shooting, and Debugging in GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Debugging, Programming Principles, Animations, Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Visualization with Python & R for Engineers: Northeastern University
  • Debugging: Hunting and Squashing Bugs: University of Michigan
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson University
  • Storage in Azure: Whizlabs
  • Generative AI: Turbocharge Mobile App Development: SkillUp
  • Robotic Path Planning and Task Execution: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development: Board Infinity
  • Sonidos digitales: síntesis y procesamiento en el computador: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Figma Pro Pt. 1: Auto Layouts, Grids & Components: Skillshare
  • Data Mining in Python: University of Michigan

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