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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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    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript 2: Async JS, APIs, Operators, Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

    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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    Packt

    Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Ajax, Java Programming, Test Script Development, Java, Software Testing, Test Automation, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Automation, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Структуры данных Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Storage Technologies, Software Installation, Development Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    C++ Class Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Application Development, Debugging

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    Intermediate · 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, AI Enablement, Software Development, Python Programming, Debugging

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Meta

    Advanced MySQL Topics

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Development, SQL, Performance Tuning, Relational Databases, Query Languages, JSON, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, z/OS, Unix, File Systems, Job Control Language (JCL), Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, System Programming, File Management, Mainframe Computing, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Understanding and Applying Text Embeddings

    Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, LLM Application, Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Natural Language Processing, Vector Databases, Semantic Web, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Complete DApp - Solidity and React - Blockchain Development

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, User Interface (UI), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, Animations, Web Applications, FinTech, Application Development, Javascript, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Machines, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Transportation Operations, Finance

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Epic Games

    Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Conceptual Design, Interactive Design, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced JavaScript 2: Async JS, APIs, Operators, Objects: Scrimba
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation: Packt
  • Структуры данных Python: University of Michigan
  • C++ Class Development: University of Colorado System
  • Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python: Coursera
  • Advanced MySQL Topics: Meta
  • Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services: IBM
  • Understanding and Applying Text Embeddings: DeepLearning.AI
  • Complete DApp - Solidity and React - Blockchain Development: Packt

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