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      Coursera Project Network

      Terraform for absolute beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, DevOps

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Smartsheet Tutorial for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Process Design, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Automation, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Document Management, Collaborative Software, User Accounts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Intro to SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Synthesis, IT Automation, Scripting, Database Management Systems, Data Access

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Calendar Management, Project Controls, Excel Macros, Project Performance, Resource Management, Timelines, Business Reporting, Resource Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Capacity Management, Dependency Analysis, Consolidation

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Virtual Machines, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Git Essentials for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Ubuntu, Linux, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Selenium Course for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Software Testing, Scripting, Automation, Regression Testing, Web Development Tools, Browser Compatibility, Test Case, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Angular.js for Beginners: Directives

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Javascript

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Peking University

      Chinese for HSK 1

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Culture

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Docker training for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, DevOps, Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, CI/CD, Application Deployment, YAML, Microservices, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Jmeter training for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Software Testing, Application Performance Management, Test Planning, System Testing, Scripting, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Simulations, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Unreal Engine for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Production, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Animations, Virtual Reality, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Video Editing, Storytelling, Motion Graphics, Live Streaming, User Interface (UI), Real Time Data, Image Quality, Performance Tuning

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Terraform for absolute beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • Smartsheet Tutorial for Beginners: Packt
    • Intro to SQL: Scrimba
    • Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced: Packt
    • Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt
    • Git Essentials for Beginners: Packt
    • Selenium Course for Beginners: Simplilearn
    • Angular.js for Beginners: Directives: Coursera Project Network
    • Chinese for HSK 1: Peking University
    • Docker training for Beginners: Simplilearn

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