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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 California San Diego

    Combinatorics and Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Arithmetic, Python Programming, Simulations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Retail Management: Analyze, Plan & Strategize

    Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Retail Store Operations, Merchandising, Revenue Management, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Product Assortment, Promotional Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Market Intelligence, Price Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, E-Commerce, Inventory Management System, Operations Management, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Structure

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Ciberseguridad de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Business Risk Management, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Network Architecture, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Linux, Cybersecurity, Debugging, SQL

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Developing Your Musicianship

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Accessible technology for inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Mobile Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Education and Training, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Exploratory Data Analysis for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Processing, Data Access, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Data Transformation

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intuit

    Assets in Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Inventory Control, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Property Accounting, Financial Accounting, Asset Management, Accounting, Financial Statements, Lease Contracts, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Capital Expenditure, Operating Expense

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative AI for Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, LLM Application, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Databases, Test Automation, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, Database Management, Software Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning

    4.6
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    720 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Multimodal Prompts, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing, GitHub, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Excel and Copilot Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Presentation, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Biomedical Technology, Data Processing, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Data Processing and Exploration with NumPy & Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Combinatorics and Probability: University of California San Diego
  • Retail Management: Analyze, Plan & Strategize: EDUCBA
  • Ciberseguridad de Google: Google
  • Developing Your Musicianship: Berklee
  • Accessible technology for inclusion: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Exploratory Data Analysis for Machine Learning: IBM
  • Assets in Accounting: Intuit
  • Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Generative AI: Duke University
  • Excel and Copilot Fundamentals: Microsoft

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