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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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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Document Management, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management, Creativity, Data Processing, Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Applied Mathematics

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    1.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Apple Xcode, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Usability Testing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Orchestration et chorégraphie de services sur Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Distributed Computing, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    用Python玩转数据 Data Processing Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Analysis, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Financial Data, Data Presentation, Data Processing, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Capture, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Scripting

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build REST APIs with Go and MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Restful API, MongoDB, Data Modeling, JSON, Server Side, API Design, Back-End Web Development, Data Access, Docker (Software), Go (Programming Language), API Testing, Databases, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Master ANN Search

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Neural Networks, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Transform Data: SQL Window Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Transformation, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Pipelines, SQL, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Advanced Analytics, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    The Nuts and Bolts of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Analytics, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Bayesian Network, Python Programming, Statistical Modeling, Classification Algorithms

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Advanced Data Analytics Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science, Project Design, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Portfolio Management

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
  • Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing: Northwestern University
  • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
  • iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs: University of California, Irvine
  • Orchestration et chorégraphie de services sur Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • 用Python玩转数据 Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University
  • Build REST APIs with Go and MongoDB: EDUCBA
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Master ANN Search: Coursera
  • Transform Data: SQL Window Functions: Coursera

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