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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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    University of California, Davis

    Secure Coding Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploit development, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Data Security, Application Security, Software Design, C and C++, Linux Administration, System Design and Implementation, Java, Programming Principles, Cybersecurity

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    616 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure AZ-204 Exam Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Security, Azure DevOps, Cloud Services, Docker (Software), Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, API Gateway, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Performance Management, Event-Driven Programming, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Building Robust Web Applications with ASP.NET Core MVC

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Model View Controller, Authentications, C# (Programming Language), Web Development, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Secure Coding, Content Management Systems, Scalability, API Testing, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    GitHub Copilot: AI-Powered Coding & Productivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Management, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Forecasting, Budgeting, Demand Generation, Asset Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Revenue Forecasting, Demand Planning, Financial Forecasting, Stakeholder Management, Hotels and Accommodations, Target Market, Hotel Operations, Marketing Channel

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

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, R Programming, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Statistical Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Modeling

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

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    Packt

    Foundations of Generative AI and LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, LangGraph, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Image Analysis, Multimodal Prompts, Memory Management, Model Context Protocol, Python Programming, Agentic systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Epidemiology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Quality Validation and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Analytical Skills, Data Validation, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Reporting, Debugging, Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Full-Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Version Control, Code Reusability, Program Development, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Git (Version Control System), Diagram Design, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Web Development, Computational Logic, C# (Programming Language)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    211 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Your First Python Program From UST

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    Building Backend APIs with Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Node.JS, API Design, Postman API Platform, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Application Programming Interface (API), MongoDB, JavaScript Frameworks, Middleware, Network Routing, Maintainability, JSON, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
  • Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure AZ-204 Exam Guide: Packt
  • Building Robust Web Applications with ASP.NET Core MVC: Packt
  • GitHub Copilot: AI-Powered Coding & Productivity: KodeKloud
  • Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management: ESSEC Business School
  • Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Foundations of Generative AI and LangChain: Packt
  • Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking: University of Michigan
  • Data Quality Validation and Debugging: Coursera
  • Foundations of Coding Full-Stack: Microsoft

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