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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Edureka

    Prompt Engineering for LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Context Management, Natural Language Processing, CI/CD, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Scalability, Application Development, Safety and Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Data Mesh Architectures and Implementations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, LLM Application, Data Quality, Generative AI, Microservices, Data Governance, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Self Service Technologies, Cloud Storage, Data Processing, Data Storage, Scalability, Data Wrangling, Data Collection, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Build, Train and Deploy ML Models with Keras on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Transformation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, Public Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    869 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Derivatives

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    SQL for Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, R Programming, Database Management, Data Science, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Logistic Regression, R Programming

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    608 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Markov Model, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Introduction to Economic Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Economics, Market Analysis, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Prompt Engineering for LLMs: Edureka
  • Data Mesh Architectures and Implementations: Edureka
  • Build, Train and Deploy ML Models with Keras on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Combinatorics and Probability: University of California San Diego
  • Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares: Johns Hopkins University
  • SQL for Data Science with R: IBM
  • Inferential Statistics: University of Amsterdam
  • Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University

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