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      Meta

      Trabajar con datos en iOS

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, JSON, Databases, Data Management, Data Modeling, Authentications, User Interface (UI)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Back-End Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Back-End Web Development, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, API Design, Prompt Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases, Server Side, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Google App Engine, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Multi-Cloud, Data Migration, Digital Transformation, Application Development, Virtual Machines, Leadership and Management, Finance

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Data Wrangling with MongoDB

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, NoSQL, Database Management, Databases, Database Design, Data Wrangling, Data Modeling, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Analytics, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Computer Support Specialists (IT Support)

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Generative AI, Technical Support and Services, End User Training and Support, System Support, Prompt Engineering, Help Desk Support, Network Support, IT Automation, Product Support, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Troubleshooting Common SQL Errors with BigQuery

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Validation, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Google Analytics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      ChatGPT API for Developers: Integrate AI Effortlessly

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Application Programming Interface (API), OpenAI, Restful API, Authentications, Large Language Modeling, Key Management, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Cybersécurité : comment sécuriser un site web

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Requirements Analysis, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, SQL

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Designing and Documenting APIs with OpenAPI Specification

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Servers, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Database Development, JSON, SQL, .NET Framework, Web Services, Server Side, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Database Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Blockchain Development and Solidity Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Development Environment, Virtual Machines, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Debugging, Javascript, Cryptographic Protocols, Transaction Processing

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Network Assurance, Security, and Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, System Monitoring, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Software-Defined Networking, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Real Time Data, JSON, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Unity Android — Build a 3D ZigZag Racing Game with C#

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Game Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, C# (Programming Language), Development Environment, Scripting, Computer Graphics, Animations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Trabajar con datos en iOS: Meta
    • GenAI for Back-End Web Developers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud - 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Data Wrangling with MongoDB: Edureka
    • GenAI for Computer Support Specialists (IT Support): Coursera Instructor Network
    • Troubleshooting Common SQL Errors with BigQuery: Google Cloud
    • ChatGPT API for Developers: Integrate AI Effortlessly: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Cybersécurité : comment sécuriser un site web: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Designing and Documenting APIs with OpenAPI Specification: Board Infinity
    • Advanced Blockchain Development and Solidity Projects: Packt

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