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      University of Michigan

      Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Data Analysis, Software Engineering, Critical Thinking

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Game Design, Interactive Design, Design and Product, Algorithms, Computer Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Intermediate Rust Programming and Advanced Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Maintainability, Algorithms, Software Testing, Software Design Patterns, Development Testing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Distributed Computing, OS Process Management, Scalability, Web Scraping, Database Management

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Encryption, Programming Principles, Data Analysis, Web Servers, Statistical Methods, File Management, Debugging

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Premiere Pro Pt. 1 — Getting Started & Editing Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Timelines, Editing, File Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version)

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Middleware, Application Frameworks

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      z/Architecture Assembler Language Part 1: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Computer Science, Programming Principles, System Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Full Stack Development and SwiftUI Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, User Accounts, Server Side, Swift Programming, Full-Stack Web Development, API Gateway, Programming Principles, Real Time Data, Apple iOS, Web Applications, Restful API, Authentications, Image Analysis, JSON, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Data Security

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Spanish for the Workplace: From basics to business

      Skills you'll gain: Office Procedures, Interviewing Skills

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Java Programming and Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Java Programming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Import/Export, Test Automation, Apache, Debugging, File Management, Programming Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: World Building Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), 3D Modeling, Game Design, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging: University of Michigan
    • Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey : Duke University
    • Intermediate Rust Programming and Advanced Concepts: Packt
    • Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python: Packt
    • Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data: Duke University
    • Premiere Pro Pt. 1 — Getting Started & Editing Basics: Skillshare
    • Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • z/Architecture Assembler Language Part 1: The Basics: IBM
    • Advanced Full Stack Development and SwiftUI Basics: Packt
    • Spanish for the Workplace: From basics to business: Universidades Anáhuac

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