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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 California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Model Evaluation

    4.2
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Proactive Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Python: Istruzioni per l’uso

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Data Management, Functional Design, Debugging, Database Management, File Management, Databases

    4.1
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Selenium (Software), Web Applications, Java, JUnit, Data Access, Software Testing, Application Development, Agile Software Development, Test Automation, Software Design Patterns

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    197 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Predictive Modeling with Logistic Regression using SAS

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Model Evaluation, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Big Data, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Importing Data into R

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Statistical Software, Data Import/Export, R Programming, MySQL, Data Capture, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, No-Code Development, Machine Learning, AI Workflows, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Model Deployment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Performing Data Aggregation using SQL Aggregate Functions

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, MySQL, Data Manipulation, Data Access, PostgreSQL, Data Management

    4.7
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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a Record of Students using Abstraction in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Record Keeping

    4.3
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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, Software Testing, Code Review, 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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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn OpenAI's Assistant API

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, LLM Application, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Artificial Intelligence, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Test Execution Engine

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Proactive Computer Security: University of Colorado System
  • Python: Istruzioni per l’uso: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Predictive Modeling with Logistic Regression using SAS : SAS
  • Importing Data into R: Coursera
  • Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam: Microsoft
  • Performing Data Aggregation using SQL Aggregate Functions: Coursera
  • Create a Record of Students using Abstraction in Java: Coursera
  • A Practical Introduction to Test-Driven Development: LearnQuest

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