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      IBM

      Data Analysis with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Matplotlib, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, NumPy, Python Programming

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      19K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Storytelling, Database Design, Dashboard, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Tableau Software, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Communication

      4.6
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Cloud Support Associate

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Command-Line Interface, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Root Cause Analysis, Amazon DynamoDB, Customer Relationship Building, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon Web Services, Customer Relationship Management, Software Architecture, IT Automation, Linux Commands, Cloud Computing, Technical Support, Web Applications, Information Technology, Customer Service, Software Development

      4.8
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Migration, Cloud Storage, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Data Import/Export

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Science and Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Cloud Solutions Architect

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Data Lakes, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Data Visualization, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Gateway, Hybrid Cloud Computing

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      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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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Basics of Cisco Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Switches, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Configuration Management

      4.6
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Using Databases with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, SQL, Databases, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Object-Relational Mapping, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Productivity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Application Development, Collaboration

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

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Data Science in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Programming Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Machine Learning with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Python Programming, Statistical Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Feature Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data Analysis with Python: IBM
    • Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business: Duke University
    • AWS Cloud Support Associate: Amazon Web Services
    • AWS Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
    • Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences: University of Amsterdam
    • AWS Cloud Solutions Architect: Amazon Web Services
    • Oracle Java Foundations: Oracle
    • Basics of Cisco Networking: LearnQuest
    • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan
    • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University

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