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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Customer Service with Python: Build a Chatbot using ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Service, Application Programming Interface (API), User Flows, Test Case, Python Programming, Development Environment, E-Commerce, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Risk Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Packt

      Learn Automation Testing with Java and Selenium Webdriver

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), JUnit, Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Java, Test Automation, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Browser Compatibility, Test Data, Test Tools, Test Case, Computer Programming, Software Quality Assurance, Regression Testing, Development Environment, Programming Principles, HTML and CSS

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Alibaba Cloud Academy

      Alibaba Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Load Balancing, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Database Management, General Networking, Apache Hadoop, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Apache Spark, Data Security, Servers, Apache Hive, Application Security, Distributed Computing, Data Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      L&T EduTech

      VLSI Chip Design and Simulation with Electric VLSI EDA Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Low Voltage, Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation, Software Installation, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      LearnQuest

      Security for Blockchain and DApps

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Computer Security, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • E

      Edureka

      Gen AI for Code Generation for Python

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Scenario Testing, Code Review, Python Programming, Test Case, ChatGPT, Application Development, Automation, Debugging

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Product Management Plan Framework in Trello

      Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Team Oriented, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Timelines, Project Management Software

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Financial Statements

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Financial Data, Performance Measurement, Cash Flows

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of London

      Working with Objects in C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Test Data, Data Validation, Algorithms, Unit Testing, Statistical Programming, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Edureka

      Machine Learning and NLP Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Unstructured Data

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      NIIT

      Server side JavaScript with Node.js

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Unit Testing, Server Side, Javascript, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, File Systems, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Customer Service with Python: Build a Chatbot using ChatGPT: Coursera Project Network
    • Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice: Johns Hopkins University
    • Learn Automation Testing with Java and Selenium Webdriver: Packt
    • Alibaba Cloud Computing: Alibaba Cloud Academy
    • VLSI Chip Design and Simulation with Electric VLSI EDA Tool: L&T EduTech
    • Security for Blockchain and DApps: LearnQuest
    • Gen AI for Code Generation for Python: Edureka
    • Build a Product Management Plan Framework in Trello: Coursera Project Network
    • Financial Statements: Duke University
    • Working with Objects in C++: University of London

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