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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 Colorado Boulder

    Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Manipulation, Histogram

    Build toward a degree

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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Learning for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, R Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm

    Build toward a degree

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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    AI Agents with LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, and AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Development Environment, Tool Calling, Microsoft Azure, AI Personalization, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fudan University

    基于Unity引擎的游戏开发基础

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Animations, Application Deployment, Scripting, Cross Platform Development, Virtual Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Online education: The foundations of online teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Discussion Facilitation, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Teaching, Student Engagement, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Reality

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    300 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fudan University

    网络游戏设计与开发

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Intellectual Property, Cloud Deployment, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Android (Operating System), Conceptual Design, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Systems Design, Software Design, Design, Animations, Data Analysis Software, Computer Graphics, Production Process, Performance Tuning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    172 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize TensorFlow Models For Deployment with TensorRT

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Deployment, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Modern C++ Features & Concurrency

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Algorithms, Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Robotics, Control Systems, Computer Programming, Technical Communication, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Debugging, Data Storage, Real Time Data

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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Scrum Master Certification: Scrum Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Management Reporting, Project Coordination, Sprint Retrospectives, Performance Reporting, Team Oriented, Project Performance, Estimation, Capacity Planning, Prioritization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    946 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer for Coding

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Prompt Engineering

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Decentralized Applications (Dapps)

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Command-Line Interface

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Statistical Learning for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Agents with LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, and AutoGen: Packt
  • 基于Unity引擎的游戏开发基础: Fudan University
  • Online education: The foundations of online teaching: Macquarie University
  • 网络游戏设计与开发: Fudan University
  • Optimize TensorFlow Models For Deployment with TensorRT: Coursera
  • Modern C++ Features & Concurrency: Packt
  • Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course: Packt
  • Scrum Master Certification: Scrum Methodologies: LearnQuest

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