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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Distributed Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, SQL, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, File Systems, Shell Script, Electrical Engineering

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    146 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Programming Generative AI: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Autoencoders, Hugging Face, Embeddings, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), LLM Application, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    General Relativity I: Theoretical Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Calculus, electromagnetics, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data-oriented programming, Operating Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Street Photography: Foundations & Creative Mindsets

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Storytelling, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Curiosity, Patience, Persistence, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Foundations of Business Strategy and Research

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Market Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Risk Management, Quantitative Research, Innovation, Target Audience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sustainable Business, Benchmarking, Business Acumen, Value Propositions, Descriptive Statistics, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Team Performance Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Programming Generative AI: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Embeddings, Transfer Learning, Computer Vision, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Oracle Database Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Database Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Software Installation, System Configuration, SQL, Virtual Environment, Virtual Machines

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Inventory Systems and Player Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, User Interface (UI) Design, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, 3D Assets, Program Development, Interaction Design, Scripting, C# (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java: LearnQuest
  • Foundations of Distributed Database Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP: Coursera
  • Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Programming Generative AI: Unit 2: Pearson
  • General Relativity I: Theoretical Foundations: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming: University of Geneva
  • Street Photography: Foundations & Creative Mindsets : Skillshare
  • Foundations of Business Strategy and Research: Coursera
  • Programming Generative AI: Unit 3: Pearson

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