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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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    Case Western Reserve University

    Practical Geospatial Geostatistical Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Geographic Information Systems, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Oil and Gas, Data Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Methods, Rmarkdown, Data Cleansing, Box Plots, Plot (Graphics)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Columbia University

    Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Markov Model, Deep Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Simulations, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    AI Principles with Edge Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Internet Of Things, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Advanced React Skills

    Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Components, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Routing Protocols, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Web Frameworks, Maintainability, Authentications, Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Design, Restful API, Javascript, Web Development

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Custom Marketing Analytics Dashboard in Data Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Data Integration, Google Ads

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Theoretical Computer Science, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Programación musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Musical Composition, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Hardware Design, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Instrumental Music, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Generative AI, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Interoperability, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Effective Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Teamwork

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Automated Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Debugging, Automation, Application Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Market Trend, Quantitative Research, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Machine Learning Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Science Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Software, Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Practical Geospatial Geostatistical Modeling: Case Western Reserve University
  • Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning: Columbia University
  • AI Principles with Edge Computing: L&T EduTech
  • Advanced React Skills: Scrimba
  • Create a Custom Marketing Analytics Dashboard in Data Studio: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design: L&T EduTech
  • Programación musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Effective Communication Skills: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Automated Analysis: University of Minnesota
  • Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions: Coursera

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