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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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    Infosec

    Introduction to C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Debugging

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Accounting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statements, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Process Optimization, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Data Analysis, R Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SAS

    Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, C# (Programming Language), Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Storage, Microservices, Middleware, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Distributed Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Services, Event-Driven Programming, Communication, Real Time Data, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Mathematics for Engineers: The Capstone Course

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Calculus

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mastering Portfolio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Quantitative Research, Performance Analysis, Market Data, Financial Modeling, Investments, Asset Management, Case Studies

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

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    IBM

    Vector Database Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, NoSQL, Databases, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Database Management, LLM Application, Natural Language Processing, Apache Cassandra, Text Mining, Generative AI, Database Management Systems, Node.JS, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Machine Learning, Data Science

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Management, Gmail, Setting Appointments, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Scheduling, Computer Literacy, Productivity Software

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure for AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Deployment, Data Pipelines, Cloud Computing, Software Versioning, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, Debugging, Data Storage, Scalability, Data Quality

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Mobile App Development Capstone Project 

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React Native, iOS Development, User Story, Flutter (Software), Android Development, Mobile Security, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Application Deployment, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, GitHub, Data Storage

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Python for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, GitHub, Data Manipulation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Analysis, Git (Version Control System), Jupyter, Data Transformation, Programming Principles

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to C++: Infosec
  • Accounting Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio: Coursera
  • Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus: Microsoft
  • Mathematics for Engineers: The Capstone Course: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Mastering Portfolio Analysis : Coursera
  • Vector Database Fundamentals: IBM
  • Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook: SkillUp
  • Microsoft Azure for AI and Machine Learning: Microsoft

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