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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Gross Profit, Business Mathematics

      4.6
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Object-Oriented Programming in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Simulations

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft R Programming for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Version Control, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Methods, Data Cleansing, Web Scraping, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming, Shiny (R Package), Data Wrangling, Software Documentation, Data Storytelling, Statistics, Data Quality, Data Collection, Microsoft Copilot, Statistical Analysis

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Journalism

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Media and Communications, Grammar, Electronic Media, Digital Publishing, English Language, Storytelling, Editing, Proofreading, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming

      Skills you'll gain:

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Version Control

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Linux Commands, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Collaborative Software, File Management, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Web Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      The Complete Java Developer Course: From Beginner to Master

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Algorithms, Debugging, Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Real Time Data, Data Storage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Web Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), SQL, Database Design, Databases, Front-End Web Development, Database Administration, Unit Testing, MySQL, Debugging, Web Development, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Matplotlib, Applied Mathematics, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, Scripting, Computer Programming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Google

      Get Started with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Data Structures, Jupyter, Python Programming, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Programming Principles, Scripting, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Object-Oriented Programming in Python: Duke University
    • Microsoft R Programming for Everyone: Microsoft
    • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
    • English for Journalism: University of Pennsylvania
    • Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming: University of Geneva
    • Version Control: Meta
    • The Complete Java Developer Course: From Beginner to Master: Packt
    • Introduction to Big Data: University of California San Diego
    • Meta Web Development Fundamentals: Meta

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