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    Codio

    Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Documentation, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass: Video Editing Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Animations, Timelines, Motion Graphics, Video Production, System Configuration, Editing, Configuration Management, Data Import/Export, Color Matching, File Management, Typography

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Energy and Utilities, Estimation, Environmental Issue

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Linux Daemon with Go: Build a Webpage Database Crawler

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Unstructured Data, Go (Programming Language), Web Servers, MySQL, Web Scraping, Server Side, Kubernetes, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Software Development, Linux, Database Software, Relational Databases

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    ServiceNow Basics: IT Automation & AI-Powered Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Workflow Management, IT Service Management, Digital Transformation, Business Process Automation, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Support and Services, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Modeling, Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Change Management, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft Excel Essentials: Get Started with Workbook Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Science, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Data Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Customer Data Management, Record Keeping, Financial Analysis, Marketing Planning, Project Management, Event Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Adaptability, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Set up a SIEM forwarder on a Linux Instance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), System Configuration, Google Cloud Platform, Event Monitoring, Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Software Installation, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Data Security

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 1: Editing & Color Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Image Quality, Color Matching, Adobe Creative Cloud, Data Import/Export, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    REST Assured Java API Testing: Basics to Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Behavior-Driven Development, JSON, Restful API, Apache Maven, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Test Case, Test Planning, JUnit, Test Engineering, Security Testing, Test Automation, Authentications, Test Data, Scalability, Software Testing, Java Programming, Java

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass: Video Editing Basics: Skillshare
  • Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation: L&T EduTech
  • Linux Daemon with Go: Build a Webpage Database Crawler: Coursera Project Network
  • ServiceNow Basics: IT Automation & AI-Powered Workflows: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Microsoft Excel Essentials: Get Started with Workbook Basics: Knowledge Accelerators
  • CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network
  • Set up a SIEM forwarder on a Linux Instance: Google Cloud
  • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 1: Pearson

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