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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Structures with C: Upgrade a Rocket Display Module

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, C (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Data Structures, Program Development, Data Management, Data Storage Technologies, Software Development

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      Duke University

      Introduction to Flask framework

      Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Applications, Package and Software Management, Web Frameworks, Debugging, Program Development, Development Environment, Python Programming

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Ferramentas para Ciência de Dados: Introdução ao R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Data Import/Export, Software Installation

      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course

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      LearnQuest

      Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Pandas (Python Package), Verification And Validation, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning

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      Rating, 2 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Teaching LGBTQ+ Health

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Health Disparities, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Health Equity, Instructing, Education and Training, Health Care, Health Assessment, Primary Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Responsiveness, Medical Terminology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Design, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Scripting, Authentications, User Accounts

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Harnessing Open Source LLMs and ChatGPT with Minimal Code

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Generative AI, Python Programming, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Live Streaming, Development Environment, Data Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Analysis with OpenAI API: Save time with GenAI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Product Knowledge, Sales Strategy, Application Programming Interface (API), E-Commerce, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Deploy a website to Azure with Azure App Service

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Docker (Software), Containerization, ASP.NET, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Applications, Integrated Development Environments

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data Structures with C: Upgrade a Rocket Display Module: Coursera Project Network
    • Debugging: Hunting and Squashing Bugs: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Flask framework: Duke University
    • Build Your First React Website (Part II): Coursera Project Network
    • Ferramentas para Ciência de Dados: Introdução ao R: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery: LearnQuest
    • Teaching LGBTQ+ Health: Stanford University
    • Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone: Packt
    • Harnessing Open Source LLMs and ChatGPT with Minimal Code: Packt
    • Data Analysis with OpenAI API: Save time with GenAI: Coursera Project Network

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