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      Codio

      C++ Basic Structures: Vectors, Pointers, Strings, and Files

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Store, Computer Science, File Management

      4.7
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      231 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Getting Started - 1

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming Tools, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      250 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Process Automation, Process Design, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, Internet Of Things, Distributed Computing, Interoperability, Systems Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Scalability, Data Integrity, Market Trend

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Semiconductor Characterization

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Failure Analysis, Electronics, Production Process, Image Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Process Validation, Process Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing, Electronics Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Quantitative Research, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDHEC Business School

      Python and Machine Learning for Asset Management

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Data Ethics, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Modeling, Market Trend, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Trend Analysis, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Dimensionality Reduction, Computer Science

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Data Storage, Development Environment, Software Installation, Apple Xcode, Scripting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      251 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Network Systems: Principles in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Terraform, Cloud Services, Wide Area Networks, Linux, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Kubernetes, Network Infrastructure, Network Routing, Network Administration, Network Switches

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      4.5
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Systems, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Surveys, Data Collection, Trend Analysis, Report Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      492 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Red Hat

      Fundamentals of Ansible

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Administration, Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Automation, DevOps, System Configuration, Configuration Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Online education: The foundations of online teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Blended Learning, Learning Management Systems, Discussion Facilitation, Teaching, Instructional Design, Professional Development, Emerging Technologies, Curriculum Development, Adult Learning Principles, Learning Theory, Student Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Basic Data Processing and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, JSON, Matplotlib, NumPy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • C++ Basic Structures: Vectors, Pointers, Strings, and Files: Codio
    • C Programming: Getting Started - 1: Dartmouth College
    • Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals: EIT Digital
    • Semiconductor Characterization: Arizona State University
    • Python and Machine Learning for Asset Management : EDHEC Business School
    • Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
    • Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Network Systems: Principles in Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Ansible: Red Hat

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