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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Learning TensorFlow: the Hello World of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Scripting, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Cloud Computing, Development Environment

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    React Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Javascript, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, User Interface (UI)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with AWS DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Serverless Computing, Configuration Management, Amazon Web Services, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Scalability, System Monitoring

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Practical Python for AI Coding 2

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Tensorflow, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Seaborn, Python Programming, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Intelligence, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Processing, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera Instructor Network

    Generative AI for Code Completion

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Software Development Tools, Prompt Engineering, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools, Application Development, GitHub

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    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, Sales Strategy, 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

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Skillshare

    Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Typography, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, Interaction Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, User Experience, Motion Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, Collaborative Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Interactive Design, Mobile Development, Design Strategies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Python Interactive Dashboards with Plotly Dash

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Jupyter, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Data Visualization Software, Real Time Data, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Programación Orientada a Objetos con Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de usuario a explorador de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Extract, Transform, Load, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Graphing, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, File Management

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Virginia

    Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Javascript, Model View Controller, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Prototyping, jQuery, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development, Software Development Tools, User Experience

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of Michigan

    Введение в HTML5

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Servers, Verification And Validation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learning TensorFlow: the Hello World of Machine Learning: Google Cloud
  • React Fundamentals: Board Infinity
  • Getting Started with AWS DevOps: Whizlabs
  • Practical Python for AI Coding 2: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Generative AI for Code Completion : Coursera Instructor Network
  • Data Analysis with OpenAI API: Save time with GenAI: Coursera Project Network
  • Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design: Skillshare
  • Python Interactive Dashboards with Plotly Dash: Packt
  • Programación Orientada a Objetos con Java: Universidad de Palermo
  • Python: de usuario a explorador de datos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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