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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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    • U

      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of California, Irvine

      The Art of Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Empowerment, Influencing, Assertiveness, Empathy, Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Adaptability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Programming Principles, Mathematical Software, Graph Theory, Software Development Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      553 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Ball State University

      Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Scripting, NumPy, Debugging, Data Manipulation

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      W

      Wesleyan University

      Data Analysis and Interpretation

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Decision Tree Learning, Data Management, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Random Forest Algorithm, SAS (Software), Statistical Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Semiconductor Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Power Electronics, Physics, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      601 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      M

      Meta

      Introduction to Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, SQL, Relational Databases, Databases, MySQL, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Manipulation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      M

      Microsoft

      Foundations of Coding Front-End

      Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Care, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      310 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Differential Equations for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Vibrations, Electrical Engineering, Derivatives

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      NVIDIA

      Introduction to Networking

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Data Centers, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Switches, System Requirements

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      545 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Process Mining: Data science in Action

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Data Mining, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Data Processing, Performance Analysis, Big Data, Real Time Data, Data Science, Verification And Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • The Art of Negotiation: University of California, Irvine
    • VLSI CAD Part I: Logic: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
    • Data Analysis and Interpretation: Wesleyan University
    • Semiconductor Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Databases: Meta
    • Foundations of Coding Front-End: Microsoft
    • Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Differential Equations for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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