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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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    Peking University

    程序开发项目实践

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Software Design, Query Languages, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Development Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Creating Features for Time Series Data

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    تطوير الألعاب باستخدام محرك Unity: 2D لعبة القفز على المنصات

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Ultimate Guide to Raspberry Pi - Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Computer Hardware, Networking Hardware, Embedded Systems, Python Programming, Operating Systems, File Management, Peripheral Devices, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Scripting Case Study - To-do List Application

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, Development Environment, Django (Web Framework), Software Testing, Web Development, Program Development, Software Architecture, Scripting, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface

    4.8
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, Interactive Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Coding with AI for MBAs

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Data Modeling, Database Design, Web Design and Development, Software Development Tools, NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Usability, Application Programming Interface (API), UI Components, OpenAI, Web Applications, Version Control, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Manufacturing Systems Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Manufacturing and Production, Six Sigma Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Production Management, Strategic Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Analysis, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Sustainable Systems, Operations Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Web Scraping, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Pandas (Python Package), Descriptive Statistics, Data Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Management, Computational Thinking, Tree Maps, Data Manipulation, C and C++, Software Design, Analysis, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Introducción a la Robótica e Industria 4.0

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Internet Of Things, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing Processes, Big Data, Data Analysis Software, Cybersecurity, Programming Principles, Data Science, Prototyping

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    ChatGPT for Offensive Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Responsible AI, Penetration Testing, Threat Modeling, Cyber Operations, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI, Scripting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 程序开发项目实践: Peking University
  • Creating Features for Time Series Data: SAS
  • تطوير الألعاب باستخدام محرك Unity: 2D لعبة القفز على المنصات: Coursera
  • Ultimate Guide to Raspberry Pi - Tips, Tricks, and Hacks: Packt
  • Python Scripting Case Study - To-do List Application: EDUCBA
  • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components: Skillshare
  • Coding with AI for MBAs: University of Virginia
  • Manufacturing Systems Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide : Starweaver
  • Data Science Fundamentals, Part 1: Pearson
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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