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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, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Simulations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Novartis

    Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Clinical Data Management, Drug Development, Health Equity

    4.7
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    525 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    结合企业数据库构建 AI 智能体

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Integrations, Vector Databases, Generative AI Agents, Secure Coding, Tool Calling, SQL, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Agentic Workflows, Database Management, Databases, Embeddings, Google Cloud Platform, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Application Deployment

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Introduction to NGINX

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Web Servers, Firewall, Linux, Network Administration, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Server Administration, Application Deployment, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Network Security, Servers, Configuration Management, DevOps

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Test Case, Electronics Engineering, Verification And Validation, Electronic Hardware, Computational Logic, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Test Tools, Development Testing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Programming Principles, Simulations, Computer Programming

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    631 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Windows Server 2025 Administration Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Active Directory, General Networking, Microsoft Servers, System Configuration, Servers, Server Administration, Microsoft Windows, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Systems Administration, Network Security, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Data Migration, User Accounts, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Primary Care, Education and Training, Community Health, Smart Goals, Intercultural Competence, Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Health Promotion, Community Development, Health Care Administration, Train The Trainer, Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Equity

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Financial Modeling with Spreadsheet Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Actuarial Science, Financial Modeling, Derivatives, Risk Modeling, Simulations, Forecasting, Debugging, Financial Market, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Automation, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Business, Planning, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Design Software, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Hypothesis-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Continuous Delivery, Product Testing, Agile Product Development, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, User Research, Product Development, Lean Methodologies, Innovation

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Photograph Landscapes with Confidence: Field Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    TensorFlow: Data and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Extract, Transform, Load, Federated Learning, Model Optimization, Data Pipelines, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Android Development, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Data Processing, Computer Vision, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Javascript, Machine Learning

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • C++ For C Programmers, Part B: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Introduction to Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
  • 结合企业数据库构建 AI 智能体: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to NGINX: KodeKloud
  • Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Windows Server 2025 Administration Essentials: Packt
  • Foundations of Global Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Financial Modeling with Spreadsheet Automation: EDUCBA
  • Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript: University of Michigan
  • Hypothesis-Driven Development: University of Virginia

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