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    Packt

    Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Development Environment, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Software Design, Network Engineering, Restful API, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Web Applications, TCP/IP, YAML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Learn About Cohere SDKs and APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Performance Tuning, Cloud API, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence, Systems Integration, Data Ethics, Internet Of Things, Analysis, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    BigQuery Fundamentals for Oracle Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Integration, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Extract, Transform, Load, Query Languages, SQL, Data Migration, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Static & Dynamic Analysis for Technical Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Maintainability, Software Testing, Code Review, Software Technical Review, Security Testing, Test Planning, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Case, Software Quality Assurance, Test Tools, Regression Testing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    APIs Explorer: App Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Cloud API, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Software Versioning, Application Development, Version Control

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Financial Insights and Analysis with QUILL

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Statements, Text Mining, Market Intelligence, Unstructured Data, Investment Management, Financial Market, Artificial Intelligence, Analysis, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    BigQuery Fundamentals for Teradata Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, SQL, Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Migration, Big Data, Database Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Modeling, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 - Environment Design

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Conceptual Design, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Make Apps with ChatGPT and Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, No-Code Development, OpenAI, LLM Application, Generative AI, Microsoft Power Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Email Automation, Application Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Serverless Computing, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Outlook, Email Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Deep Learning: Del Concepto a la Práctica

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced AJAX Techniques and Final Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Restful API, Ajax, Full-Stack Web Development, API Design, Node.JS, Postman API Platform, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Test Tools, JSON, Middleware

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Platform Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Development, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Data Modeling, Application Design, Application Deployment, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Automation, Cloud Applications, Salesforce, ServiceNow

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers: Packt
  • Learn About Cohere SDKs and APIs: Board Infinity
  • BigQuery Fundamentals for Oracle Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Static & Dynamic Analysis for Technical Testing: Board Infinity
  • APIs Explorer: App Engine: Google Cloud
  • GenAI for Financial Insights and Analysis with QUILL: Coursera Instructor Network
  • BigQuery Fundamentals for Teradata Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Unreal Engine 5 - Environment Design: Packt
  • Make Apps with ChatGPT and Generative AI: Packt
  • Deep Learning: Del Concepto a la Práctica: Universidades Anáhuac

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