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      IBM

      Generative AI for Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Program Development, Data Modeling, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Image Analysis

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Algorithms, Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Performance Testing, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Procurement Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Request For Quotation (RFQ), Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Request for Proposal, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, Cost Reduction

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Development Environment, File Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      97K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      SQL for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, Document Management, File Management, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Ajax, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Usability, Cross Platform Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Python Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Structures, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Computer Graphics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Solar Energy Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Cost Estimation, Building Codes, Engineering Calculations, Environment and Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Performance Testing, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI with Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Scalability, Natural Language Processing, Application Deployment, Reinforcement Learning, Performance Tuning, Performance Metric

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

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      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management: The Basics for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Schedules, Performance Reporting, Management Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Generative AI for Data Scientists: IBM
    • Algorithms, Part I: Princeton University
    • Procurement Basics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Python Data Structures: University of Michigan
    • SQL for Data Science: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Python Basics: University of Michigan
    • Solar Energy Basics: The State University of New York
    • Java Programming: Principles of Software Design: Duke University

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