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Results for "computer science: programming with a purpose"

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    L&T EduTech

    Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Building Information Modeling, Data Manipulation, Global Positioning Systems, Network Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Unsupervised Learning, Software Installation, Supervised Learning, UI Components

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Android Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Mobile Development, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    336 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Machine Learning – Modern Computer Vision & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Development Environment, Jupyter, NumPy, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    A Second Brain with Obsidian

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Organizational Skills, Document Management, Information Architecture, Content Management, Network Analysis, System Configuration

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    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google

    Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Google Gemini, Generative AI, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Problem Solving, Planning, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Developing Front-End Apps with React

    Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, UI Components, Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    727 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Advanced Programming in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Test Case, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Application Development, Application Security, Software Design, Debugging, Data Mapping, Functional Design, User Interface (UI)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Design A Newsletter with MailChimp

    Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Email Marketing, Project Design, Content Creation, Scheduling, Test Tools, User Accounts, Marketing, Communication

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Electrical Safety, Technical Communication, Linux, File Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Creating a DAO website with HOTGLUE

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, HTML and CSS, Web Content, Open Source Technology, Creativity, Web Development, Usability

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rice University

    Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Java, Middleware, Scala Programming, Servers, Network Protocols

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    502 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Python Programming Essentials Training

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS: L&T EduTech
  • Programming Fundamentals in Kotlin: Meta
  • Machine Learning – Modern Computer Vision & Generative AI: Packt
  • A Second Brain with Obsidian: Coursera Project Network
  • Accelerate Your Job Search with AI: Google
  • Developing Front-End Apps with React: IBM
  • Advanced Programming in Swift: Meta
  • Design A Newsletter with MailChimp: Coursera Project Network
  • Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage: Packt
  • Creating a DAO website with HOTGLUE: Coursera Project Network

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