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    Coursera Project Network

    Automate R scripts with GitHub Actions: Deploy a model

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, R Programming, Google Sheets, Applied Machine Learning, Health Informatics, Predictive Modeling, Automation, Data Manipulation, GitHub, Gmail, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Development and Operation on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus (Software), Cloud Computing, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, DevOps, Scalability, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Performance Testing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Management, Cloud Platforms, Operating Systems, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Working with Integrated Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, Unit Testing, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Version Control

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Advanced IoT Systems Integration and Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Information Systems Security, Automation, Embedded Software, Real Time Data, Systems Integration, Emerging Technologies, Data Integration, Interoperability, Cloud Services, Scalability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Energy Management for IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Prototyping, Embedded Software, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Usability Testing, Engineering Management, Electronic Hardware, Emerging Technologies, Industrial Engineering, Communication Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Monitoring, Real Time Data

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    How to Analyze Tweet Engagement with Twitter Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Content, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement, Advertising, Market Analysis, Performance Analysis, Analysis, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    API Integration - End to End Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), GraphQL, API Design, Restful API, Postman API Platform, OAuth, Software Documentation, Authentications, Debugging, Real Time Data, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS, JSON, Authorization (Computing), Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Ace the Computer Science Interview: Strategies for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Composure, Interpersonal Communications, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Planning, Complex Problem Solving, Algorithms, Data Structures, Stress Management, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Data Prep for Machine Learning in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Box Plots, Data Validation, Python Programming, Data Science, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Azure Data Factory : Implement SCD Type 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Azure, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SAS

    Data Literacy Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Ethics, Research, Analytical Skills, Investigation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with Microsoft Fabric

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Data Governance, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Automate R scripts with GitHub Actions: Deploy a model: Coursera Project Network
  • Development and Operation on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Working with Integrated Development Environments: University of Leeds
  • Advanced IoT Systems Integration and Industrial Applications: LearnQuest
  • Energy Management for IoT Devices : Starweaver
  • How to Analyze Tweet Engagement with Twitter Analytics: Coursera Project Network
  • API Integration - End to End Web Development: Board Infinity
  • Ace the Computer Science Interview: Strategies for Success: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Data Prep for Machine Learning in Python: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Azure Data Factory : Implement SCD Type 1: Coursera Project Network

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