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      The State University of New York

      How To Create a Website in a Weekend! (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Web Design, WordPress, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Web Content, Web Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Responsive Web Design, Cross Platform Development, Content Management, Web Applications

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      582 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Data Management, Animations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      914 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, Operational Efficiency

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

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      Peking University

      Chinese for HSK 5

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Grammar, Vocabulary, Literacy, Language Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      520 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Langues et diversité: de la variation au plurilinguisme

      Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Research Methodologies, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Data Collection, Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Design Patterns

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Java, Application Design

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

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      942 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Programming Languages, Part B

      Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Debugging

      4.9
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      785 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Big Data Integration and Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Management, NoSQL, Analytics, Splunk, Database Systems, MongoDB, Pandas (Python Package), SQL, PostgreSQL

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Generative AI, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Deductive Reasoning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Sciences, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      613 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Power BI Edition)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Snowflake Schema, Data Modeling, SQL, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Databases, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Financial Statements, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization

      4.8
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      262 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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 Copilot, .NET Framework, Relational Databases, Database Management, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular language courses

    • How To Create a Website in a Weekend! (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
    • Introduction to Computer Programming : University of London
    • Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner: Coursera
    • Chinese for HSK 5: Peking University
    • Langues et diversité: de la variation au plurilinguisme: University of Geneva
    • Design Patterns: University of Alberta
    • Introducción a Java: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
    • Big Data Integration and Processing: University of California San Diego
    • Introducción a la inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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