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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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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, LangChain, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Business Logic, File I/O, Transaction Processing, Document Management, Persona Development, Coordination, Plan Execution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Customising your models with TensorFlow 2

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Model Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    RStudio for Six Sigma - Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Correlation Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Science

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Information Extraction from Free Text Data in Health

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Health Informatics, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Model Evaluation, Clinical Informatics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Medical Terminology, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Performance Testing with JMeter for absolute beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Test Tools, API Testing, Test Execution Engine, Test Data

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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Redes Ecológicas

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Graph Theory, Exploratory Data Analysis, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Back-end Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Flask (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, IBM Cloud, Back-End Web Development, Database Systems, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, OpenShift, Microservices, Kubernetes, Web Applications, Docker (Software), Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cinematic Health

    Introduction to Becoming a CNA

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Transfer Equipment, Care Management, Patient Positioning, Basic Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Caregiving, Nursing Basics, Patient-centered Care, Vital Signs, Patient Observation, Nursing Homes, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Patient Communication, Personal Care, Patient Safety, Infection Control

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Systems, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Ciência de Dados para Finanças

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, FinTech, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Deep Learning, Data Modeling, R Programming, Market Data, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Financial Market

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    How to finance your venture ?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Balance Sheet, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Case Studies, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Working Capital, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Data Management, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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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

  • AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python: Vanderbilt University
  • Customising your models with TensorFlow 2: Imperial College London
  • RStudio for Six Sigma - Hypothesis Testing: Coursera
  • Information Extraction from Free Text Data in Health: University of Michigan
  • Performance Testing with JMeter for absolute beginners: Coursera
  • Redes Ecológicas: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Back-end Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Introduction to Becoming a CNA: Cinematic Health
  • Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Ciência de Dados para Finanças: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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