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      Whizlabs

      Compute Resources in Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Containerization, Virtual Machines, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability, Command-Line Interface

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build Your First React Website (Part II)

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Javascript, Web Development, User Interface (UI)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      Advanced React Skills

      Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Web Frameworks, Maintainability, Authentications, Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Design, Restful API, Authorization (Computing), Software Design, Javascript, Web Development, Web Applications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Decision Tree Classifier for Beginners in R

      Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SkillUp

      Generative AI: Elevate your Business Intelligence Career

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, SQL, Data Analysis, Business Ethics, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Blocks-based ABM with NetTango

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Thinking, Data Sharing, Program Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Pedagogy

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms (III)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Database Design, Query Languages, Algorithms, Computer Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      API Testing with Karate Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Automation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Advanced Scheduling and Project Optimization in Primavera P6

      Skills you'll gain: Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Timelines, Project Management Software, Work Breakdown Structure, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Process Improvement and Optimization, Configuration Management, Dashboard, Resource Management, System Configuration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Tableau Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      AI Ethics in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Regulatory Affairs, Accountability, Information Privacy, Business Strategies, Personally Identifiable Information, Decision Making, Generative AI, Social Justice

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Sistemas difusos

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, System Design and Implementation, Software Development Tools, Programming Principles, Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic, Algorithms

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Compute Resources in Azure: Whizlabs
    • Build Your First React Website (Part II): Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced React Skills: Scrimba
    • Decision Tree Classifier for Beginners in R: Coursera Project Network
    • Generative AI: Elevate your Business Intelligence Career: SkillUp
    • Blocks-based ABM with NetTango: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Structures and Algorithms (III): Tsinghua University
    • API Testing with Karate Framework: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Scheduling and Project Optimization in Primavera P6: Packt
    • Tableau Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute

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