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    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python: NumPy and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    BigQuery: Qwik Start - Console

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Access, SQL, Query Languages

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Dartmouth College

    Prescriptive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Analytics, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Digital Transformation, Predictive Analytics, Operational Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Mathematics, Data Science, Process Analysis, Feature Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Logistics, Python Programming, Decision Making, Mathematical Software, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Data Wrangling with MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, NoSQL, Database Management, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning, Database Design, Databases, Data Modeling, Data Store, Query Languages, Scalability, Real Time Data, Disaster Recovery, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Data Management with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering Image Segmentation with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Regression Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Upgrading and Monitoring the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Application Programming Interface (API), Patch Management, Network Troubleshooting, Configuration Management, Release Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Application Deployment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Open Source Technology, Unix Shell, Collaborative Software, Software Installation, Unix Commands, Microsoft Visual Studio, Linux Commands, Continuous Integration, Linux, Web Development Tools, File Management, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Application Deployment, React.js, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Project on Recommendation Engine - Book Recommender

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, AI Personalization, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Pandas (Python Package), Text Mining, Predictive Modeling, Unstructured Data, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Integration, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, NumPy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Essentials & Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Applied Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Information Management, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • BiteSize Python: NumPy and Pandas: University of Colorado Boulder
  • BigQuery: Qwik Start - Console: Google Cloud
  • Prescriptive Analytics: Dartmouth College
  • Data Wrangling with MongoDB: Edureka
  • Data Management with SQL: Packt
  • Mastering Image Segmentation with PyTorch: Packt
  • Upgrading and Monitoring the Apigee Hybrid API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub: Packt
  • Project on Recommendation Engine - Book Recommender: EDUCBA
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Essentials & Foundations: The State University of New York

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