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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Computer Programming

    4.9
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Managing Big Data with MySQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Databases, Business Analytics, Big Data, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Social Media, Social Media Content, Professional Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    872 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Advocacy, Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Primary Care, Education and Training, Community Health, Smart Goals, Intercultural Competence, Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Community Development, Health Care Administration, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics

    4.7
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Front-End

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Structures

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Mycelium Growth with NetLogo Web

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Agentic systems, Network Model, Biology, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Object-Oriented C++: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Data Validation, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Science

    4.8
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    226 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Generative Model Architectures, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning

    4.8
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    718 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Apache Hadoop, Data Structures, Scalability, Virtual Environment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Art of Visual Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Image Quality, Proposal Development, Editing, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Multimedia, Creativity, Timelines, File Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Delivery Problem

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data-oriented programming, Operations Research, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    375 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Practical Introduction to the Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Productivity, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    380 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Managing Big Data with MySQL: Duke University
  • Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn: Coursera
  • Foundations of Global Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of Coding Front-End: Microsoft
  • Mycelium Growth with NetLogo Web: Coursera
  • Object-Oriented C++: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning: Imperial College London
  • Big Data Modeling and Management Systems: University of California San Diego
  • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder

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