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      Northeastern University

      Basic Programming in Python II

      Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Structures, Debugging, Style Guides, Software Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      JavaScript Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, jQuery, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Web Applications, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Debugging, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Documentation, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Science

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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Unity C# Scripting — Complete C# for Unity Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Android (Operating System), 3D Assets, GitHub, Development Environment, Programming Principles

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Introduction to Java and Programming Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Program Development, Software Installation, Debugging, Computer Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Basic Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to R: Basic R syntax

      Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Arithmetic, Statistical Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Machine Learning with ChatGPT: Image Classification Model

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Test Data, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Cybersecurity Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Visualization for Data Journalism

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Plotly, Matplotlib, Journalism, Graphing, Data Literacy, Color Theory, Data Manipulation, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Financial Analysts: Essential Predictive Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Market Data, Predictive Analytics, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Advanced Analytics, Risk Management, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Analysis, Power BI, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic coding courses

    • Basic Programming in Python II: Northeastern University
    • JavaScript Fundamentals: Packt
    • Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
    • Unity C# Scripting — Complete C# for Unity Game Development: Packt
    • Introduction to Java and Programming Basics: Packt
    • Basic Statistics: University of Amsterdam
    • Introduction to R: Basic R syntax: Coursera Project Network
    • Machine Learning with ChatGPT: Image Classification Model: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Cybersecurity Analysts: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch: Coursera Project Network

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