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    Learn programming basics for building a foundation in coding. Understand syntax, data structures, and algorithms in various programming languages.

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      Packt

      Scrum Advanced - Software Development and Program Management

      Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Scalability, Coordinating, Program Management, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      The Complete jQuery Course - Beginner to Professional

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Ajax, Javascript and jQuery, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, JSON, Interactive Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, UI Components, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Comprehensive Tuning and Optimization for Oracle Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Oracle Databases, SQL, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, System Monitoring, Linux, Data Store

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Hardware, Networking, and Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Database Design, Databases, General Networking, Relational Databases, SQL, Information Technology, IT Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Proyecto final de ingenieros de bases de datos

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Design, Stored Procedure, Database Development, Databases, Tableau Software, Database Application, Database Management, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Data Modeling, Git (Version Control System), Python Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Parenting and More GameMaker Language Code

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting Languages, Unity Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      تصحيح الأخطاء في Swift: اختبر الكود الخاص بك

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, iOS Development, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Troubleshooting, Mobile Development Tools

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Learn Unity Game Development - Build Six Games with Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Android Development, Video Game Development, Application Deployment, Scripting, Software Installation, Development Environment, Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Lightcap 2: Basics of light and its effects on humans

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Of Measurement, Human Factors, Psychology, Human Learning, Vital Signs, Laboratory Equipment, Neurology, Physics, Biology, Research, Experimentation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Call Gemini using the OpenAI Library

      Skills you'll gain: OpenAI, ChatGPT, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Talent Acquisition: Smarter Candidate Screening

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Applicant Tracking Systems, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, HR Tech, Generative AI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Recruitment Strategies, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Business Workflow Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Job Evaluation, Automation, Interviewing Skills, Business Ethics, Decision Making

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Code Generation with Amazon Q

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Code Review, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Development Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Scrum Advanced - Software Development and Program Management: Packt
    • The Complete jQuery Course - Beginner to Professional: Packt
    • Comprehensive Tuning and Optimization for Oracle Databases: Packt
    • Hardware, Networking, and Databases: Packt
    • Proyecto final de ingenieros de bases de datos: Meta
    • Parenting and More GameMaker Language Code: University of Colorado System
    • تصحيح الأخطاء في Swift: اختبر الكود الخاص بك: Coursera Project Network
    • Learn Unity Game Development - Build Six Games with Unity: Packt
    • Lightcap 2: Basics of light and its effects on humans: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Call Gemini using the OpenAI Library: Google Cloud

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