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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Python Packages for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Histogram, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Writing Effective Technical Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Software Design Documents, Collaborative Software, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Typography, Multimedia, Proofreading, Design Elements And Principles, GitHub, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Build RAG Applications: Get Started

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Application Development, Application Frameworks, User Interface (UI), Natural Language Processing, Jupyter

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      NLP – Embeddings & Text Preprocessing in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Unstructured Data, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, HVAC, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Plant Operations and Management, Process Analysis, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Practical C++: Learn C++ Basics Step by Step

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Laravel From Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Application Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Database Management, UI Components, PostgreSQL, Databases, Web Development, Web Applications, Authentications, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Application Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      The Complete Java Developer Course: From Beginner to Master

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Android Development, Application Development, Programming Principles, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Algorithms, Data Storage, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Android UI Development

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Kotlin, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Unit Testing, Gradle, User Interface (UI) Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cross Platform Development, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Mastering Java - From Beginner to Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Data Structures, Debugging, Software Development, Programming Principles, Linux, Command-Line Interface

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Modern JavaScript Tooling, Modules, and Backend Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Webpack, Application Deployment, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Development, Web Development, MongoDB, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Python Packages for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Writing Effective Technical Documentation: Board Infinity
    • Build RAG Applications: Get Started: IBM
    • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • NLP – Embeddings & Text Preprocessing in Python: Packt
    • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
    • Practical C++: Learn C++ Basics Step by Step: Packt
    • Laravel From Scratch: Packt
    • The Complete Java Developer Course: From Beginner to Master: Packt
    • Meta Android UI Development: Meta

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