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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

    Cybersécurité Google

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Hardening, Network Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Risk Management Framework, Linux, Debugging, Cybersecurity, SQL

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Introducción a Java

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Debugging

    4.9
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Introduction to Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Integration, Medical Imaging, Estimation, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms

    4.6
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel básico

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Web Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java Programming

    4.7
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Hardening, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Internet Of Things

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Storage Technologies, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Science, Statistical Analysis

    3.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Ruby Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Scripting Languages, Scripting, Devops Tools, DevOps, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools

    4.5
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Columbia University

    Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Markov Model, Deep Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Simulations, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods

    4.3
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Software Design, Database Systems, Blockchain, Big Data, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), System Monitoring

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python GUI Development with PyQt

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, User Interface (UI), MySQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Database Design, Application Development, Application Design, Graphical Tools, Database Application, Databases, Database Management, Relational Databases, Python Programming, Computer Graphics, Development Environment, SQL, Image Quality

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    SAS Macro Language

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Case Studies, Program Development, Scripting, Data Processing, Automation, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Debugging, Data Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cybersécurité Google: Google
  • Introducción a Java: Universidad de Palermo
  • Introduction to Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Programación con Python, nivel básico: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • JavaScript Security Part 1: Infosec
  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security: Packt
  • Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark: IBM
  • Ruby Scripting for DevOps: Coursera
  • Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning: Columbia University
  • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder

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