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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis with OpenAI API: Save time with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Product Knowledge, Sales Strategy, E-Commerce, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Simple Linear Regression for the Absolute Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    C++ Class Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Application Development, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Revenue Cycle, Billing, and Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Payment Processing and Collection, CPT Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Billing, Revenue Management, Managed Care, Medicare, Medicaid

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Your First React Website

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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    415 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Meta

    Advanced MySQL Topics

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Development, SQL, Performance Tuning, Relational Databases, Query Languages, JSON, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Epic Games

    Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Conceptual Design, Interactive Design, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Wrangling with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Web Scraping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Seaborn, NumPy, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    DevOps on AWS and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Software Development, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Software Testing, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Git (Version Control System), Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    119 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    B

    Board Infinity

    Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Cybersecurity, Linux, Software Installation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Network Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Investigation

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Management, System Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Security Controls, Web Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Analysis with OpenAI API: Save time with GenAI: Coursera
  • Simple Linear Regression for the Absolute Beginner: Coursera
  • C++ Class Development: University of Colorado System
  • Revenue Cycle, Billing, and Coding : Johns Hopkins University
  • Build Your First React Website: Coursera
  • Advanced MySQL Topics: Meta
  • Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine: Epic Games
  • Data Wrangling with Python: University of Colorado Boulder
  • DevOps on AWS and Project Management: Amazon Web Services
  • Kali Linux: Board Infinity

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