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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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    VMware

    Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, IT Automation, Firewall, Information Technology Operations, Network Routing, Cloud Management

    4.7
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    464 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Android Development, Tensorflow, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

    4.7
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    653 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Python Programming, File Management, Computer Science

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    148 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Generative AI, OpenAI, LLM Application, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Jupyter, Database Development, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Meta

    Database Clients

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Django (Web Framework), Database Management, Database Application, SQL, Databases, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Networking Hardware, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Network Administration, Computer Displays, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage

    4.6
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Collaborative Robotics in Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electrical Systems, Hydraulics, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Real Time Data, Human Machine Interfaces, Product Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Industrial Engineering, Hardware Troubleshooting, Image Analysis, Equipment Design, Matlab, Electronic Components

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Applied Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Probability, Predictive Modeling, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Service Level, Help Desk Support, Customer Service, System Support, End User Training and Support, Remote Access Systems, Issue Tracking, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    Object Oriented Development using C#

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, Software Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Java, Debugging, Query Languages, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX: VMware
  • Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite: DeepLearning.AI
  • Foundations of Modern C++: Packt
  • Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): Duke University
  • Database Clients: Meta
  • Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting: IBM
  • Collaborative Robotics in Industry: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to Applied Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Bayesian Statistics: Duke University

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