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Guided Projects Courses

Guided Projects can help you learn practical skills like data visualization, web development, and basic programming. You can build competencies in project planning, problem-solving, and using version control systems effectively. Many projects incorporate tools such as Python, R, and Tableau, allowing you to apply your skills in real-world contexts while creating tangible outcomes. You'll also explore topics like database management, user interface design, and automation, which are crucial for enhancing your technical expertise.

Popular Guided Projects Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Next-Gen Brand Management

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Canva (Software), Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Branding, Content Scheduling, Logo Design, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Data Visualization, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics

    4.6 stars, 1.8K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Spreadsheet Software, Forecasting, Dashboard Creation, Report Writing, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Predictive Modeling, Workflow Management, Data Manipulation

    4.3 stars, 546 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (546) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create and manage a project dashboard with Wrike

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Project Management Software, Data Import/Export, Workflow Management, Team Management, Project Coordination, Project Management, Project Planning

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Balancing with Gen AI: Credit Card Fraud Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Fraud detection, Generative Model Architectures, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization, Model Training, Data Synthesis, Python Programming

    4.1 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Create an Employee Feedback Survey with TypeForm

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Surveys, User Feedback, Security Awareness, Business Software, Data Sharing, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Business Technologies

    4.7 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Program Development

    4.4 stars, 31 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (31) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating Routing Policies to Handle Traffic with AWS Route53

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Amazon Web Services, Servers, Network Monitoring

    4.4 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (27) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Create User Stories in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Backlogs, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Planning, Agile Methodology, Prioritization, Product Development, Product Strategy

    4.4 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Configuring for Scala with IntelliJ IDEA

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Scala Programming, Build Tools, Program Development, Software Development, Software Engineering

    4.5 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix, Scripting, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, File I/O

    4.2 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (33) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Digital Design

    4.5 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Student Books with Book Creator

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, digital literacy

    4.6 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (49) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular guided projects courses

  • Next-Gen Brand Management: Coursera
  • Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Create and manage a project dashboard with Wrike: Coursera
  • Data Balancing with Gen AI: Credit Card Fraud Detection: Coursera
  • Create an Employee Feedback Survey with TypeForm: Coursera
  • Python Scripting for DevOps: Coursera
  • Creating Routing Policies to Handle Traffic with AWS Route53: Coursera
  • Create User Stories in Miro: Coursera
  • Configuring for Scala with IntelliJ IDEA: Coursera
  • The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux: Coursera

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