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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 Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Problem Solving, Automation, Algorithms, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Data Management, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Using Databases with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Relational Databases, Database Design, SQL, Databases, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Object-Relational Mapping, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    22K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Java for Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Debugging, Algorithms

    4.5
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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting and Cleaning Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export, Data Collection, Data Management, Web Scraping, R Programming, MySQL, SQL, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Apple Xcode, Android Studio, Android Development, React Redux, Apple iOS, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Android (Operating System), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, User Experience Design, AI Personalization

    4.6
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Transformation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    31K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative AI with Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Scalability, Natural Language Processing, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Performance Tuning

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI Foundations for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, IBM Cloud, Workflow Management, Action Oriented, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Software, Natural Language Processing, Business Workflow Analysis, Machine Learning, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Advanced Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Science, Tableau Software, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interviewing Skills, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Scientist’s Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Become a C++ Pro: The Ultimate Developer Guide

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Algorithms, Maintainability, Simulations, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta iOS Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, Version Control, Apple iOS, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Apple Xcode, Data Structures, Swift Programming, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Interface (UI), Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, Javascript

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan
  • Java for Android: Vanderbilt University
  • Getting and Cleaning Data: Johns Hopkins University
  • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
  • Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification : DeepLearning.AI
  • Generative AI with Large Language Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
  • Google Advanced Data Analytics: Google
  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox: Johns Hopkins University

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