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    • I

      IBM

      Python for Data Science, AI & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Automation, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Collection, Application Programming Interface (API), Pandas (Python Package), Programming Principles, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Python Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Graphics Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Data Analysis with R Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Toronto

      Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Design, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Introduction to Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Development Environment, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Software Design, Programming Principles, Unified Modeling Language, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Web Development, Cloud Development, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      231K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Python for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Processing, Relational Databases, JSON, Database Design, SQL, Network Protocols, Databases, Web Services, Restful API, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Data Storytelling, Data Collection, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Development Environment, Computational Thinking

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      277K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Programming with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Javascript, Unit Testing, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, Scripting, JSON, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Development Testing, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Program Development, Front-End Web Development, Functional Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM IT Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Kanban Principles, Development Environment, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Hardware, Agile Project Management, Software Architecture, Software Design, Sprint Planning, Cloud Computing, Backlogs, Cloud-Native Computing, Programming Principles, Scrum (Software Development)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9.1K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Debugging, Network Model, Bioinformatics, Operations Research, Data Storage, Development Testing, Software Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Epidemiology, C++ (Programming Language), Infectious Diseases, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
    • Python Basics: University of Michigan
    • Data Analysis with R Programming: Google
    • Learn to Program: The Fundamentals: University of Toronto
    • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
    • Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners: University of California San Diego
    • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
    • Python for Everybody: University of Michigan
    • Programming with JavaScript: Meta
    • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM

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