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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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    IBM

    Java Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Continuous Integration, Restful API, User Requirements Documents, Docker (Software), Model View Controller, Front-End Web Development, Databases, User Story, CI/CD, Java, Java Programming, Hibernate (Java), Database Application, HTML and CSS, Full-Stack Web Development, Spring Boot, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Back-End Web Development, Software Design Documents

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Media Strategy, Communication Strategies, Campaign Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Branding, Earned Media, Brand Management, Paid media, Owned Media, Business Strategy, Shared Media, Employee Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Software Development, Python Programming, Game Design, Debugging

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Irvine

    Games, Sensors and Media

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, Video Game Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Global Positioning Systems, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Python Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Scripting, IT Automation, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    NodeJS Unleashed: Mastering Backend Development

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Scalability, Authentications, JSON, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications, Web Development, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Performance Tuning, Javascript, Restful API, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Operating Systems, Email Automation, Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Patient Referral, Anatomy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Advanced Python - Reconnaissance

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Cyber Operations, Scripting, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Network Analysis, Automation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    برمجة Java: المصفوفات، والقوائم، والبيانات المصنفة

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Algorithms, Data Structures, Encryption, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Cryptography, File Management, Data Import/Export, Web Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Internet Of Things

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Information Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Computer Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management Framework, Information Systems, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Configuring for Scala with IntelliJ IDEA

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Scala Programming, Build Tools, Software Development, Software Installation, Software Engineering

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Java Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python: Coursera
  • Games, Sensors and Media: University of California, Irvine
  • Python Scripting: Duke University
  • NodeJS Unleashed: Mastering Backend Development: EDUCBA
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • Advanced Python - Reconnaissance: Infosec
  • برمجة Java: المصفوفات، والقوائم، والبيانات المصنفة: Duke University
  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security: Packt

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