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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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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Scripting Languages

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software

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    377 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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 Modeling, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Research Design, Probability

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    578 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LangChain, LLM Application, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Prompt Patterns, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Tool Calling, Responsible AI, Risking, Context Management, Software Development, Python Programming, Data Science

    4.6
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    111 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Machine Learning, Web Frameworks, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Data Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Design Thinking, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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    309 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Meta Ads Manager, Driving engagement, Social Media Content, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media Management, Business Marketing, Target Audience, Web Presence

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Alberta

    Client Needs and Software Requirements

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Functional Requirement, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents, Change Control, User Story, System Requirements, Software Design, Acceptance Testing, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Supervised Machine Learning: Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Classification Algorithms

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    841 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Scrimba

    Become a Professional React Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Routing Protocols, UI Components, Code Reusability, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Frontend Performance, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Web Development Tools, Web Frameworks, Data Management, Context Management, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Intermediate Jetpack Compose & Mobile App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Jetpack, Android Development, Mobile Development, Kotlin, UI Components, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Code Reusability, Software Design, Animations, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Architecture, Maintainability, JSON, Data Visualization Software, Layout Design, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Advanced Analytics, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Debugging, Spreadsheet Software, Business Process Automation, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Scripting, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code: University of Colorado System
  • A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data: University of Pennsylvania
  • Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph: IBM
  • Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics: University of California San Diego
  • Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing: Coursera
  • Client Needs and Software Requirements: University of Alberta
  • Supervised Machine Learning: Regression: IBM
  • Photograph Landscapes with Confidence: Field Workflow: Skillshare
  • Become a Professional React Developer: Scrimba

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