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    Learn coding fundamentals for starting your programming journey. Understand basic concepts and write simple programs in languages like Python and JavaScript.

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      Coursera Project Network

      Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables

      Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Google Sheets

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Peking University

      Chinese Characters for beginner 汉字

      Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Language Learning, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Literacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Analysis Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Structured Query Language (SQL)

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Administration, Data Analysis, Database Application, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Modeling

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for Law

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Productivity, AI Personalization, Law Practice Management Software, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Productivity Software, Legal Support, Brainstorming, Travel Arrangements, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Linux, Incident Response, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Protocols, Linux Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows Servers, Cyber Risk, Data Ethics, Cyber Attacks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Python for Beginners: Variables and Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      National Taiwan University

      Learning Chinese : Start From Scratch (零到一學中文)

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      549 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, OpenAI, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, SQL, Data Analysis, Content Creation, Business Ethics, IBM Cloud, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Program Development, Data Modeling, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, IBM Cloud, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Data Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Storytelling, OpenAI, Analytics, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Dashboard, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Python Programming, Query Languages, Content Creation, IBM Cloud, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables: Coursera Project Network
    • Chinese Characters for beginner 汉字: Peking University
    • Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets: Coursera Project Network
    • The Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • Prompt Engineering for Law: Vanderbilt University
    • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
    • Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Python for Beginners: Variables and Strings: Coursera Project Network
    • Learning Chinese : Start From Scratch (零到一學中文): National Taiwan University
    • Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts: IBM

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