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Programming Basics Courses

Programming basics courses can help you learn fundamental concepts like variables, control structures, data types, and functions. You can build skills in problem-solving, debugging, and writing clean, efficient code. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and programming languages like Python or JavaScript, which are commonly used in web development and software engineering.

Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Google Cloud

    Organizational Change and Culture for Adopting Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Site Reliability Engineering, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Cloud Infrastructure, Culture Transformation, Technology Strategies, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Platforms, Data Mapping, Safety Culture, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing Architecture, Organizational Change, Cloud Solutions, Change Management, Continuous Deployment, People Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    What is Social?

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Professional Networking, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Social Network Analysis, Community Development

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Full-Stack Development with Node, Express & Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, MySQL, Frontend Integration, Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, React.js, Database Management, Web Applications, Web Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, SQL, Restful API, Web Development Tools, Postman API Platform, Code Reusability, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    21-Day Business Analysis Bootcamp with Python & Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Requirements Elicitation, Process Analysis, Power BI, Business Analysis, Business Process, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Requirements Analysis, Storytelling, Business Intelligence Software, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Risk Management, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Responsible AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Risk Analysis, Data Governance, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Decision Making, Model Evaluation, Compliance Auditing, Auditing, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Ciberseguridad de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Risk Management Framework, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, SQL

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    AI Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Data Management, Experience Design, Unsupervised Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, User Experience Design, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Quality, Model Deployment, Human Centered Design, Machine Learning, Project Management, Product Management, Product Design, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Statistics, NumPy, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation

    4.6
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    735 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Web Services and Application Deployment with .NET 9

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Containerization, Application Deployment, .NET Framework, Test Automation, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, API Testing, Web Services, Integration Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Browser Compatibility, C# (Programming Language), API Design, DevOps, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Object-Oriented Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Software Design Documents, Application Design, Conceptual Design, Diagram Design, Design Elements And Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Development Testing, Test Script Development, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Design, Application Frameworks, Cryptographic Protocols, Web Development Tools, Network Protocols, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Practical Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Software, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, R Programming, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Organizational Change and Culture for Adopting Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • What is Social?: Northwestern University
  • Full-Stack Development with Node, Express & Databases: Packt
  • 21-Day Business Analysis Bootcamp with Python & Power BI: Packt
  • Responsible AI for Everyone: Edureka
  • Ciberseguridad de Google: Google
  • AI Product Management: Duke University
  • Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python: University of London
  • Advanced Web Services and Application Deployment with .NET 9: Packt
  • Object-Oriented Design: University of Alberta

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