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    Learn the fundamentals of coding for various applications. Understand basic programming concepts and write simple programs in languages like Python and JavaScript.

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Back-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Microsoft Copilot, Relational Databases, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Python Development

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Structures, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Version Control, Matplotlib, Plotly, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Web Development, Data Ethics, Flask (Web Framework), Scripting, GitHub, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Restful API, Docker (Software), Test Driven Development (TDD)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Probability Distribution

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of North Texas

      Math Prep: College & Work Ready

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Geometry, Statistics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      303 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Introductory Human Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Anatomy, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Urology, Kinesiology, Vital Signs, Neurology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Gynecology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Data Structures, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, Javascript

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Productivity, Python Programming, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Brainstorming, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Operations Management, Customer Demand Planning, Purchasing, Production Process, Supply Management, Operational Efficiency, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Feature Engineering, Data Transformation, Jupyter, Data Science, Advanced Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google Advanced Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Sampling (Statistics), Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Professional Networking, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, UI Components, Software Design, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, File Management, Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Data Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Data Science with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Network Model, Jupyter, NumPy, Graph Theory, Data Manipulation, Natural Language Processing, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic coding courses

    • Microsoft Back-End Developer: Microsoft
    • Microsoft Python Development: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Statistics: Stanford University
    • Math Prep: College & Work Ready: University of North Texas
    • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University
    • Meta Front-End Developer: Meta
    • AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Supply Chain Management: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Imperial College London
    • Google Advanced Data Analytics: Google

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