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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Getting Started with CyberGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

    4.2
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Engineering

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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build Your First React Website

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    415 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Metric

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de cero a usuario

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Jupyter, Ubuntu, Software Installation, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Mac OS, Cross Platform Development, Software Documentation, Command-Line Interface

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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    A Practical Introduction to Test-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Test Automation, Test Case, Development Testing, Software Testing, Mockups, Python Programming

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie

    Skills you'll gain: Surgical Suturing, Orthopedics, Wound Care, Trauma Care, Splinting, Surgery, Neurology, Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Treatment Planning, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests

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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Learn Angular Routing by building a Cocktails Application

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Authorization (Computing), JavaScript Frameworks, Network Routing, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, TypeScript, Javascript, Web Development

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    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Optimization for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Decision Making, Linear Algebra, Resource Allocation, Graphing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Storage in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, Data Management, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Encryption Standard

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Project Development in Python

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Agile Methodology, Docker (Software), Project Management, Technical Communication, Prometheus (Software), Business Requirements, Jira (Software), Requirements Elicitation, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills

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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Introdução ao Controle Moderno

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Engineering Analysis, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, System Design and Implementation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Getting Started with CyberGIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry: Dassault Systèmes
  • Build Your First React Website: Coursera
  • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
  • Python: de cero a usuario: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • A Practical Introduction to Test-Driven Development: LearnQuest
  • Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Learn Angular Routing by building a Cocktails Application: Coursera
  • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Storage in Azure: Whizlabs

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