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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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    Osmosis

    COVID-19: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, Primary Care, Diagnostic Tests, Health Care, Critical Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Clinical Practices, Community Health

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Objective-C (Programming Language), Mobile Development, Application Development, Apple software proficiency, Application Servers, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, User Interface (UI)

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    79 reviews

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    University of Michigan

    UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, User Research, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Analytics, Data Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    211 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, AI Enablement, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, Program Development, Development Environment, LLM Application, Maintainability, Project Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    169 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Creating Sounds for Electronic Music

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Electronic Media, Design Software, Peer Review, Creativity, Patch Management, System Requirements

    4.7
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    262 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Inheritance and Data Structures in Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Java, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Development Environment, Software Design, Programming Principles, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Analytics, Financial Trading, Financial Analysis, R Programming, Trend Analysis, Investments, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Introduction to Economic Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Economics, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

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    378 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Auditing, Portfolio Management, Tax Compliance, Generative AI, Income Tax, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Financial Auditing, Oracle Cloud Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    221 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Policy Development, Analytical Skills, Forecasting, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Linux, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Robotics, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, System Configuration, Python Programming, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • COVID-19: What You Need to Know: Osmosis
  • Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift: University of California, Irvine
  • UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing: University of Michigan
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: Microsoft
  • Creating Sounds for Electronic Music: Berklee
  • Inheritance and Data Structures in Java: University of Pennsylvania
  • Applying Data Analytics in Finance: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Economic Theories: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera

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