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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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    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      96 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      SAS

      Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Visualization

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Engineering Calculations, Program Implementation, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Operational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Making, Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      150 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Calculus: Single Variable Part 1 - Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Ancient History, Life Sciences, Taxonomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google Cloud

      A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, User Accounts, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      264 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      Desarrollador front-end de Meta

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Responsive Web Design, Design Research, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Version Control, User Experience Design, HTML and CSS, Unix Commands, Front-End Web Development, Usability, Web Design, React.js, Javascript, Interaction Design, Algorithms, Mobile Development, Pseudocode

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      478 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Machine Controls, Automation Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Computational Logic, Simulation and Simulation Software, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Trigonometry, Control Systems

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      296 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      AIDS: Fear and Hope

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Science and Research, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Accounting Software, General Ledger, Inventory Accounting, Banking Services, Data Security, Software Installation, Data Migration, Reconciliation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      128 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Precalculus through Data and Modelling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Trigonometry, Analytical Skills, R Programming, General Mathematics, Statistics, Algebra, Systems Of Measurement, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Calculus, Geometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      304 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • T

      The University of Sydney

      Using clinical health data for better healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Informatics, Telehealth, Health Care, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record, Digital Communications, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Digital Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP: SAS
    • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
    • Calculus: Single Variable Part 1 - Functions: University of Pennsylvania
    • Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles: University of Alberta
    • A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs: Google Cloud
    • Desarrollador front-end de Meta: Meta
    • Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics: Northwestern University
    • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
    • Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

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