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IBM
JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, MongoDB, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Node.JS, React.js, DevOps, IBM Cloud, NoSQL, Database Management, Kubernetes, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Application Development, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Server Side, Back-End Web Development
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of London
Introduction to Computer Programming
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Program Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Programming Principles, Data Management
4.1
Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
899 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Packt
Node-RED: IoT projects with ESP32, MQTT and Docker
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Docker (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Wireless Networks, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Low Voltage, Event-Driven Programming, Data Storage, Encryption, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Scrimba
Become a Professional React Developer
Skills you'll gain: React.js, Debugging, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, UI Components, Performance Tuning, Routing Protocols, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Authentications, Javascript, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Restful API, Application Performance Management, Usability
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
224 reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Networking Fundamentals
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Analysis, Security Controls
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Scrimba
Advanced JavaScript 2: Async JS, APIs, Operators, Objects
Skills you'll gain: Ajax, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Introduction to Javascript and Ajax: Building Web Apps
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Ajax, JSON, Web Applications, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Protocols
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Board Infinity
Fundamentals of VueJS
Skills you'll gain: Vue.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Data Management
3.4
Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of London
Introduction to Meteor.js Development
Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Web Development, Database Application, User Accounts, Application Security, Package and Software Management, Javascript, Software Installation
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
1.2K reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Board Infinity
Fundamentals of NestJS
Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Model View Controller, JavaScript Frameworks, TypeScript, Software Architecture, Back-End Web Development, Software Design, Application Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment, Dependency Analysis, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)
3.4
Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Packt
Backend Development and API Creation
Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Server Side, MongoDB, User Accounts, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Database Development, GitHub, Data Validation, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing)
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Board Infinity
JavaScript for Web Development
Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, Javascript, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Front-End Web Development, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Debugging
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks