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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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    Dartmouth College

    Data Analytics for Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Transformation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Operations Research, Analytics, Business Technologies, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Feature Engineering, Business Modeling, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Technology Strategies

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    What are GPTs and How can they work for my business?

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Market Research, Financial Forecasting, AI Personalization, Business Solutions, LLM Application, Generative AI, Strategic Decision-Making, Supply Chain Management, Innovation, Forecasting, Customer Support, Artificial Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Intermediate Python and Practical Skills

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, JSON, Package and Software Management, Authorization (Computing), Web Scraping, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Authentications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Simulations, Data Management, Probability & Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (200-901)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Methodologies, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Development Environment, Ansible, TCP/IP, Docker (Software), OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, General Networking, Computing Platforms, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Network Administration, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Software-Defined Networking

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Android Architecture/Multimedia Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Middleware, Linux, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Retouching & AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Firefly, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Creative Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced React Projects and Ecommerce Development

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, React.js, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, JSON, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Answering Interesting Questions with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Science, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Processing, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Analysis, Software Development Methodologies, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Systems Design, Software Design, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Data Management, Human Computer Interaction

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    IoT Based System Design: Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Application Design, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare 5.0, System Design and Implementation, General Networking, Software Development, Hardware Architecture, Data Security, User Centered Design, Cloud Deployment, Prototyping, Information Privacy, Open Source Technology, Real Time Data, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Game Mechanics with Python and Pygame

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Event-Driven Programming, Animations, Game Design, Graphics Software, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Program Development, Python Programming, Application Design, Development Environment, Debugging, Development Testing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    RESTful API with Rust: Build a Game Map Server

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Restful API, Rust (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), OS Process Management, Video Game Development, Web Development, JSON, Programming Principles, Servers, Debugging, TCP/IP

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Data Analytics for Digital Transformation: Dartmouth College
  • What are GPTs and How can they work for my business?: Coursera
  • Intermediate Python and Practical Skills: Packt
  • Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (200-901): Packt
  • Android Architecture/Multimedia Framework: Board Infinity
  • Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Retouching & AI Tools: Skillshare
  • Advanced React Projects and Ecommerce Development: Packt
  • Answering Interesting Questions with Data: University of Michigan
  • 面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology): Peking University
  • IoT Based System Design: Foundations and Applications : Starweaver

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