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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 San Diego

    Advanced Data Structures in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Application Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Web Applications, Interactive Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Data, Signal, and Image Analysis with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Scatter Plots, Digital Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Histogram, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Llama for Python Programmers

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Open Source Technology, JSON

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Database Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Oracle Databases, SQL, Data Integrity, PostgreSQL, Conceptual Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Data Modeling, GIS Software, SQL, Database Design, Spatial Data Analysis, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Capture, Data Manipulation, Data Storage

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SQL Joins

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Management, Physiology, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Clinical Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    VMware

    Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Business Continuity Planning, IT Automation, Firewall, Network Routing, Business Transformation, Application Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Data Science and Analysis Tools - from Jupyter to R Markdown

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Box Plots, Plot (Graphics), Descriptive Statistics, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, R Programming, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Machine Learning for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

    4.2
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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

  • Advanced Data Structures in Java: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript: IBM
  • Introduction to Data, Signal, and Image Analysis with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Llama for Python Programmers: University of Michigan
  • Database Management Essentials: University of Colorado System
  • Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • SQL Joins : Coursera
  • البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX: VMware

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