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      University of Michigan

      The Power of Object-Oriented Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Programming Principles

      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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      Coursera Project Network

      Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 1: Editing & Color Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Editing, Color Theory, Data Import/Export

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      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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      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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      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

      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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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Microsoft Excel Essentials: Get Started with Workbook Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Organizational Skills, Customer Data Management, Record Keeping, Data Science, Business Analytics, Financial Analysis, Marketing Planning, Project Management, Event Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Power of Object-Oriented Programming: University of Michigan
    • Basics of Chatbots with Machine Learning & Python: Packt
    • Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP: Coursera Project Network
    • Intermediate Rust Programming and Advanced Concepts: Packt
    • Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 1: Editing & Color Basics: Skillshare
    • Spanish for the Workplace: From basics to business: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data: Duke University
    • Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python: Packt
    • Advanced Java Programming and Web Development: Packt

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