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      Microsoft

      R Programming Essentials with Microsoft Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Software Documentation, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, Statistical Analysis, Development Environment, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Adaptability, Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EDUCBA

      Python Scripting Masterclass: From Basics to Real Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Data Validation, Web Applications, Scripting, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Django (Web Framework), Software Testing, Web Development, Development Testing, Customer Data Management, Data Structures, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Model View Controller, Business Logic, Financial Data, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Functional Programming with Java and Threads

      Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, Programming Principles, Scalability, Functional Design, Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Tableau Public for Beginners: Data Visualization Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis Software, Digital Publishing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Import/Export

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Video Game Development, Game Design, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Storage, Scripting

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Software Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Seaborn: Visualizing Basics to Advanced Statistical Plots

      Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Statistical Analysis, Heat Maps, Histogram, Python Programming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      ServiceNow Basics: IT Automation & AI-Powered Workflows

      Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Workflow Management, IT Service Management, Digital Transformation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Service Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Modeling, Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Change Management, Performance Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Basics of Chatbots with Machine Learning & Python

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      ABAP Fundamentals and Core Programming Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Business Reporting, SAP Applications, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, UI Components, Development Environment, Report Writing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Interactive Design, Eclipse (Software), Business Logic, Development Testing, Computer Programming Tools, Data Entry, Maintainability, Transaction Processing, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Matlab, Debugging, OpenAI, Generative AI, Integrated Development Environments

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • R Programming Essentials with Microsoft Tools: Microsoft
    • CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network
    • Python Scripting Masterclass: From Basics to Real Projects: EDUCBA
    • Functional Programming with Java and Threads: Vanderbilt University
    • Tableau Public for Beginners: Data Visualization Basics: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • Seaborn: Visualizing Basics to Advanced Statistical Plots: Coursera Instructor Network
    • ServiceNow Basics: IT Automation & AI-Powered Workflows: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Basics of Chatbots with Machine Learning & Python: Packt

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