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Results for "computer science: programming with a purpose"

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, OS Process Management, Data Structures, C and C++, Performance Testing, Distributed Computing, System Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Access, Hardware Architecture, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Program Development, Debugging

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    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Functional Programming with Java and Threads

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, Programming Principles, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Functional Design, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Collaboration, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Strategic Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Negotiation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Mobile Development, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Android Development, Application Development, Program Development, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Vocabulary, Climate Change Adaptation, Literacy, English Language, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Grammar, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Applied Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Database Design, Shiny (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Presentation, SQL, Plot (Graphics), Databases, Leaflet (Software), Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    A starter’s guide to Open Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Educational Materials, Education and Training, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Peer Review, Data Access, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Store, Interoperability, Metadata Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Get Started with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Practical Data Science with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Matlab, AI Personalization, Debugging, LLM Application, Code Review, Integrated Development Environments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Team Motivation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Social Media, Social Media Content, Professional Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer science: programming with a purpose courses

  • Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA: Johns Hopkins University
  • Functional Programming with Java and Threads: Vanderbilt University
  • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
  • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming with Java: Coursera Project Network
  • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Applied Data Science with R: IBM
  • A starter’s guide to Open Science: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Get Started with Python: Google
  • Practical Data Science with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT : Vanderbilt University

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