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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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    Emory University

    Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Presentations, Consulting, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Storytelling, Sales Presentations, Data Storytelling, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Business Research, Lean Six Sigma, Interviewing Skills, Six Sigma Methodology, Problem Solving, Consultative Approaches

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Build an AI-Powered App with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Context Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Content Creation, Customer Service

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Model, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing, Computational Logic

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Biomedical Technology, Big Data, Data Science, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Integration, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatic Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Database Software, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Life Sciences, Data Mining, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Databases, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Learning Google Apps Script - Automate Google Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Email Automation, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Gmail, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Application Design, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apache & Tomcat Web Application Deployment Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Application Deployment, Apache Tomcat, Apache, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Servers, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, UI Components, Web Servers, Email Automation, Usability, Development Testing, Interactive Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Web Analytics and SEO

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Data Engineering with Rust

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Rust (Programming Language), Restful API, Amazon Web Services, Cloud API, Data Structures, Data Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Applications, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, System Programming, Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Software Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    ETBIZ (Exam ETZ-210)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Strategy, Internet Of Things, AI Product Strategy, Analytics, Big Data, Data Collection, Artificial Intelligence, Descriptive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Analytics, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Cloud Computing, Operations, Marketing, Operational Efficiency, Customer Service, User Experience, Prototyping

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Advanced Contract Testing with Pact and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Application Deployment, Integration Testing, Continuous Deployment, Microservices, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), CI/CD, Test Tools, Verification And Validation, Application Lifecycle Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    What is Social?

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Social Network Analysis, Market Analysis, Real Time Data

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Getting Started with ASP.NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, ASP.NET, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Restful API, Middleware, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, .NET Framework, Responsive Web Design, API Design, Data Migration, Azure DevOps, Configuration Management, Data Validation, HTML and CSS, Database Application, C# (Programming Language), Web Applications

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Management Consulting: Emory University
  • Build an AI-Powered App with Claude: Coursera
  • Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures: Stanford University
  • Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine: The University of Edinburgh
  • Plant Bioinformatic Methods: University of Toronto
  • Learning Google Apps Script - Automate Google Apps: Packt
  • Apache & Tomcat Web Application Deployment Projects: EDUCBA
  • Data Engineering with Rust: Duke University
  • ETBIZ (Exam ETZ-210): CertNexus
  • Advanced Contract Testing with Pact and Beyond: Coursera

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