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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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    DeepLearning.AI

    Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Model Deployment, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Android Development, Tensorflow, Swift Programming, Model Training, Mobile Development, Embedded Systems, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.7 (655) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Memory Management

    ★ 4.7 (319) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Systems, Database Theory, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Database Application, Database Development, Data Access, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • R

    Rocketseat

    Criando SaaS com Next.js e RBAC - Node e React

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Software As A Service, Frontend Integration, Cloud Deployment, Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, OAuth, Platform As A Service (PaaS), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Web Development Tools, React.js, Web Development, Web Frameworks, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Software Development, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 2

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Performance Testing, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Science, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Maintainability, Test Automation, Software Testing

    ★ 4.9 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Building Open World Landscapes with Unreal Engine 5

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Post-Production, Collaborative Software, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Blueprinting, Version Control, Computer Graphics, Landscape Architecture, Performance Tuning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Workflow Management, Video Game Development, Game Design, Open Mindset, Software Development, Software Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Securities Trading, Technical Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Finance

    ★ 4 (900) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Simulation and Simulation Software, Risk Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

    ★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Node.js Patterns: Streams, Design Patterns, and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Dataflow, Unit Testing, Data Pipelines, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Software Design Patterns, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Software Testing, Software Architecture, Middleware, Test Tools, Development Testing, System Testing, Test Engineering, Scalability, Microservices, Web Development, Javascript

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Model Optimization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (589) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Research Design, Probability

    ★ 4.7 (578) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Data Science

    ★ 4.8 (230) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • The Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Colorado Boulder
  • Criando SaaS com Next.js e RBAC - Node e React: Rocketseat
  • Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 2: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Building Open World Landscapes with Unreal Engine 5: Packt
  • Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP: Google Cloud
  • Business Analytics for Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Node.js Patterns: Streams, Design Patterns, and Testing: Packt
  • Accounting Data Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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