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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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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI and Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, Deep Learning, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to U.S. Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Higher Education, Planning, Student Services, Cultural Diversity

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    521 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Application Design, Application Deployment, Data Structures, User Accounts, Personalized Service, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing

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    679 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Restful API, Spring Boot, Web Services, JSON, YAML, Java, Web Applications, Configuration Management, Angular, Java Programming, Application Frameworks, Software Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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    221 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Django (Web Framework), API Design, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Test Tools, Debugging, JSON, Performance Tuning, Data Validation, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    363 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Client Needs and Software Requirements

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Product Requirements, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents, Scope Management, Change Control, User Story, System Requirements, Client Services, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Prioritization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google AR & VR

    Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Application Design, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Mobile Development, User Experience, Computer Vision, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Flows

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Mobile Development and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Mobile Development, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Javascript, React Native, JSON, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Node.JS, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Testing, Functional Design

    4.1
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development with Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, 3D Modeling, Software Design Documents, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), 3D Assets, Software Design, Storytelling, Software Documentation, User Experience Design, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphics, Ideation, Multimedia

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    638 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Linux Foundation

    Linux Tools for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Scripting, Software Development Tools, File Management, Scripting Languages, Program Development, System Programming, Java, Debugging

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    732 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Market Research Methods and Data Analysis Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Competitive Analysis, Analytical Skills, Research Design, Market Dynamics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Data Collection, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, R Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Quantitative Research, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AI and Public Health: DeepLearning.AI
  • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding: Coursera
  • Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers: LearnQuest
  • APIs: Meta
  • Client Needs and Software Requirements : University of Alberta
  • Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore: Google AR & VR
  • Mobile Development and JavaScript: Meta
  • Game Design and Development with Unity: Michigan State University
  • Linux Tools for Developers: The Linux Foundation

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