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    • O

      Oracle

      Oracle Java Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Oracle Cloud, Computer Programming, Cloud Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      UI / UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, UI/UX Strategy, Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Language, HTML and CSS, User Flows, Design Elements And Principles, User Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C for Everyone: Structured Programming

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, File Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      772 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      J

      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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      17K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Information Management, Business Logic, Data Structures, Transportation Operations, Production Planning, Operations Management, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Logistics, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      893 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Web Applications for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Authentications, Javascript

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Analysis, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Mathematical Software

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Amazon

      Introduction to Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Software Development, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Engineering, Programming Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      209 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Virginia

      Agile Development

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Product Improvement, DevOps, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Product Management, Product Development, Persona (User Experience)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Introduction to HTML5

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design and Development, Usability, Semantic Web, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Data Validation, File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University at Buffalo

      Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment, Web Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University of California San Diego

      Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Applied Machine Learning, Data Presentation, Scalability, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, MongoDB

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Oracle Java Foundations: Oracle
    • UI / UX Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • C for Everyone: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
    • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1)): National Taiwan University
    • Web Applications for Everybody: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Software Development: Amazon
    • Agile Development: University of Virginia
    • Introduction to HTML5: University of Michigan

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