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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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    Microsoft

    Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Processing, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Application Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Bash Scripting and System Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Unix Shell, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Scripting, Unix, Unix Commands, Linux, System Configuration, Linux Administration, File Management, Programming Principles, Software Installation

    3.1
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Data Visualization and Transformation with R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Version Control, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, R Programming, GitHub, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Git (Version Control System), Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Machine Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Validation, Performance Tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Microsoft SQL Servers, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Responsible AI, Apache Spark, SQL, Generative AI, Data Governance, Quality Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    تمثيل البيانات رسومياً باستخدام بايثون - Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Graphing, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Graphical Tools, Histogram, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Meta

    Android App Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Jetpack, Android Development, Android Studio, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Kotlin, Application Development, Wireframing, User Flows

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Fast Prototyping of GenAI Apps with Streamlit

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Prototyping, Agile Product Development, LLM Application, Cloud Applications, Application Development, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), SQL

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Design of CPS with ARM processor using Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, System Programming, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Development Environment, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Computer Literacy, Geographic Information Systems, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Mobile Development, Culture, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Getting started with Augmented Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Image Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, 3D Assets, Computer Vision, Global Positioning Systems, Prototyping, User Interface (UI)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    User Authentication: Identity-Aware Proxy

    Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Authentications, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Cloud Development, Cryptography, Python Programming

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Bash Scripting and System Configuration: Codio
  • Data Visualization and Transformation with R: Duke University
  • Machine Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI: Coursera
  • تمثيل البيانات رسومياً باستخدام بايثون - Data Visualization: Coursera
  • Android App Capstone : Meta
  • Fast Prototyping of GenAI Apps with Streamlit: DeepLearning.AI
  • Design of CPS with ARM processor using Embedded C: L&T EduTech
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals: University of California San Diego

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