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    IBM

    Python for Data Science, AI & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, JSON, Computer Programming, Restful API, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis

    4.6
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    43K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Jupyter, NumPy, Graph Theory, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Data Processing

    4.5
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    34K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Application Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Status: AI skills
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    IBM

    IBM Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Istio, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, NoSQL, Bash (Scripting Language), MongoDB, Restful API, Shell Script, Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Grafana, Microservices, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    51K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Development, Software Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Status: AI skills
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    IBM

    IBM Full Stack Software Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, CI/CD, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Istio, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, React Redux, Node.JS, Responsive Web Design, Restful API, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Computing, Data Import/Export, Engineering Software

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    58K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python 3 Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Restful API, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering, File Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Quality, Software Architecture, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Data Engineering Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Data Transformation, Data Store, IBM DB2, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    58K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Document Management, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Code Review, Unit Testing, Command-Line Interface, Data-oriented programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Algorithms, File Systems, Computational Thinking, Software Technical Review, Integration Testing, Software Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    7.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    8.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular language competency courses

  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
  • Applied Data Science with Python: University of Michigan
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • IBM Back-End Development: IBM
  • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
  • IBM Full Stack Software Developer: IBM
  • Python 3 Programming: University of Michigan
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM
  • Data Engineering Foundations: IBM
  • Prompt Engineering: Vanderbilt University

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