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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 Pittsburgh

    Linear Algebra and Regression Fundamentals for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Matplotlib, Linear Algebra, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Coding and Automation for Data Analysis with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Data Ethics, Data Processing, Debugging, Microsoft Excel, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, SQL, Integrated Development Environments

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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Cloud Computing Primer: Platform as a Service (PaaS)

    Skills you'll gain: Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Application Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Private Cloud, DevOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Agile Methodology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CCNA v1.1 (200-301) Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Firewall, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, DevOps, Continuous Integration, File Management, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Learning TensorFlow: the Hello World of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Scripting, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Cloud Computing, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    AIX Operating System Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, File Systems, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, System Configuration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Creational Design Patterns in Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, C++ (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Prototyping, Database Application

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, MongoDB, Application Design, Cloud Applications, Node.JS, React.js, DevOps, NoSQL, Database Management, Kubernetes, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), GitHub, Javascript

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Compensation: Job Evaluations & Pay Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Job Evaluation, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Data Visualization, Benchmarking, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    C++ Interacting with the World and Error Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, System Programming, Secure Coding, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Debugging, Embedded Systems, Interoperability, Data Validation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Auto Machine Learning (AutoML) Using AutoGluon

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Python Programming, Prototyping

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Linear Algebra and Regression Fundamentals for Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Coding and Automation for Data Analysis with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Cloud Computing Primer: Platform as a Service (PaaS): Codio
  • CCNA v1.1 (200-301) Video Training Series: Packt
  • Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Learning TensorFlow: the Hello World of Machine Learning: Google Cloud
  • AIX Operating System Fundamentals: IBM
  • Creational Design Patterns in Modern C++: Packt
  • JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project: IBM
  • Compensation: Job Evaluations & Pay Structures: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

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