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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Python Basics: Automation and Bots

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Data Cleansing, Automation, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, CI/CD, Istio, Continuous Integration, Microservices, Continuous Deployment, Serverless Computing, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, OpenShift, Docker (Software), Software Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Software Development Methodologies, Network Security

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Microbiology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera Project Network

    Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, File Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Advanced Java Concepts and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), JUnit, HTML and CSS, Test Automation, Software Testing, Web Development, Continuous Integration, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    I

    IE Business School

    Basics of Accounting for Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Finance, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Contract Drafting Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Contract Review, Contract Management, Contract Compliance, Prompt Engineering, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Automation, Analysis

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Duke University

    برمجة Java: إنشاء نظام ترشيح

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Program Development, Databases, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Java, Data Structures, Data Analysis Software, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    651 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Inheritance and Data Structures in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Java, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, File Management, Development Environment, Software Design, Programming Principles, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
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    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, Application Security, Security Strategy, Operating System Administration, Continuous Monitoring, IT Security Architecture

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera Project Network

    Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Mobile Development, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Android Development, Application Development, Program Development, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Python Basics: Automation and Bots: University of California, Davis
  • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Pearson
  • Discovering the Basics of Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics: Coursera Project Network
  • Advanced Java Concepts and Collections: Packt
  • Basics of Accounting for Assets: IE Business School
  • GenAI for Contract Drafting Basics: Coursera Instructor Network
  • برمجة Java: إنشاء نظام ترشيح: Duke University
  • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
  • Inheritance and Data Structures in Java: University of Pennsylvania

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