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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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    McMaster University

    Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physical Stamina, Kinesiology, Time Management, Lifting Ability, Human Musculoskeletal System, Habit Formation, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Mental Health, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Frontend for Java Full Stack Development

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Java, Web Components, Code Reusability, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Programming Principles, Software Design, Web Design, Maintainability, Web Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    FinTech Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Payment Systems, Financial Regulations, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Bank Regulations, Lending and Underwriting, Banking, Banking Services, Consumer Lending, Regulatory Compliance, Blockchain, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Payment Processing, Financial Data, Digital Assets, Regulatory Requirements

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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 Inference, Correlation Analysis, Probability, Graph Theory

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    573 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Chronic Diseases, Operating Room (OR), Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Medical Management, Physiology, Respiration, Pathology, Clinical Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Medication Therapy Management

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

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Rocket Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Communication Systems, Mechanics, General Science and Research, Physics, Environmental Monitoring

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    679 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Epic Games

    Epic Games Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Software Documentation, Animation and Game Design, Software Design Documents, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Experience Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Collaborative Software, Virtual Environment, Prototyping

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Osmosis

    COVID-19: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Hand Hygiene, Diagnostic Tests, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Critical Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Clinical Practices, Community Health, Mitigation, Child Health, Laboratory Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, NumPy, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming

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    430 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Web Application Technologies and Django

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Command-Line Interface, Web Servers, Web Development, SQL, Database Management, Python Programming, Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The George Washington University

    Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Program Standards, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Medical Equipment and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.: McMaster University
  • Frontend for Java Full Stack Development: Board Infinity
  • FinTech Law and Policy: Duke University
  • A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Software Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Rocket Science for Everyone: Yale University
  • Epic Games Game Design: Epic Games
  • COVID-19: What You Need to Know: Osmosis
  • Data Analysis Using Python: University of Pennsylvania

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