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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, Davis

    Fundamentals of GIS

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, File Management

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    Packt

    Building CLI Applications with C Sharp and Dot Net

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C# (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Performance Tuning, Development Environment, Maintainability, Microsoft Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design, Restful API, Software Development Tools, File I/O, Authentications, Application Security, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Mathematical Modeling, Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, R Programming, Scripting, Quantitative Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate Agile Workflows and Project Backlogs

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Workflow Management, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Slack (Software), Automation, AI Workflows, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, AI Enablement, Project Management Software, No-Code Development, Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Maintainability, Governance, Project Documentation, Collaborative Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud에서 Cloud Run Functions로 애플리케이션 개발하기

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Security Controls, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Security, Cloud Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Event-Driven Programming, Application Deployment, Authentications, Operational Databases, Application Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    CLI Automation with Amazon Q and CloudShell

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AI Workflows, DevOps, Command-Line Interface, Serverless Computing, Cloud Deployment, Automation, Application Deployment, Rust (Programming Language), Generative AI, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Decision Intelligence: Data to Strategic Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Decision Intelligence, Descriptive Statistics, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Tableau Software, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, Apache Spark, Keras (Neural Network Library), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Reinforcement Learning, Apache Kafka, SQL

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Practical Time Series Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, R (Software), Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Agile Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Release Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    JetBrains

    Build a Game with an AI Coding Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Game Design, Code Review, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Project Planning, Javascript, Software Development, Product Development, Web Development, Product Design, Animations, Visual Design, Interactive Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    GitHub: Advanced Prompt Engineering for Code

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Prompt Engineering Tools, GitHub, Software Documentation, Context Engineering, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Program Development, Generative AI Agents, Context Management, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Software Development, Technical Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Generative AI for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Email Automation, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Business Marketing, Microsoft Copilot, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Logic, Business Strategy, AI Workflows, Business, Business Process Improvement, Business Software

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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

  • Fundamentals of GIS: University of California, Davis
  • Building CLI Applications with C Sharp and Dot Net: Packt
  • Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR: The University of Edinburgh
  • Automate Agile Workflows and Project Backlogs: Coursera
  • Google Cloud에서 Cloud Run Functions로 애플리케이션 개발하기: Google Cloud
  • CLI Automation with Amazon Q and CloudShell: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • AI-Powered Decision Intelligence: Data to Strategic Insights: Coursera
  • Practical Time Series Analysis: The State University of New York
  • Agile Software Development: University of Minnesota
  • Build a Game with an AI Coding Agent: JetBrains

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