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    Edureka

    Python for Data Visualization and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Getting Started with GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations, No-Code Development, Development Environment, Scripting

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering iOS Development: Swift, SwiftUI, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Data Management, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Storage, Authentications, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Go for Cloud and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Prometheus (Software), Grafana, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Systems Architecture

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    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced XML Integration and Project Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Ajax, Extensible Languages and XML, Web Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Validation, Web Applications, Scripting, Javascript and jQuery, Web Development, Android Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Middleware, Model View Controller, Web Services, Hibernate (Java), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Java, Mobile Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    HTML for Beginners: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web, Web Content, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Front-End Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Ultimate Guide to Raspberry Pi - Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Computer Hardware, Networking Hardware, Embedded Systems, Python Programming, Operating Systems, File Management, Peripheral Devices, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Deep Learning - Crash Course 2023

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, NumPy, Matplotlib, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    NVIDIA: Fundamentals of NLP and Transformers

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Pipelines, Artificial Neural Networks, Unstructured Data, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Kafka Architecture and Internals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Network Monitoring, File Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Fine-tuning Language Models for Business Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Forecasting, Business Solutions, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategies, Natural Language Processing, Business Analysis, Technology Roadmaps

    2.5
    Rating, 2.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Explore Digital Tech Careers: Introduction to Click Start

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Professional Development, Personal Development, Willingness To Learn, Digital Transformation, Digital Communications, Technology Strategies, Computer Programming, Emerging Technologies, Learning Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Python for Data Visualization and Analysis: Edureka
  • Getting Started with GameMaker: University of Colorado System
  • Mastering iOS Development: Swift, SwiftUI, and Beyond: Board Infinity
  • Go for Cloud and Networks: Edureka
  • Advanced XML Integration and Project Applications: EDUCBA
  • HTML for Beginners: Getting Started: Coursera Project Network
  • Ultimate Guide to Raspberry Pi - Tips, Tricks, and Hacks: Packt
  • Deep Learning - Crash Course 2023: Packt
  • NVIDIA: Fundamentals of NLP and Transformers : Whizlabs
  • Kafka Architecture and Internals: LearnKartS

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