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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 Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Social Impact, Oral Expression, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Rapport Building, Community Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods, Data Storage Technologies, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Storage, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Relational Database Support for Data Warehouses

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Oracle Databases, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Mining, Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Business Analytics, Data Architecture, Analytical Skills, Data Storage Technologies

    4.6
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    592 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Restful API, Spring Boot, Web Services, Frontend Integration, JSON, YAML, Web Applications, Configuration Management, Angular, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4.1
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    224 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Positivity, Personal Development, Stress Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Psychology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Applied Mathematics, Power Electronics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Three-Phase

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    295 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Testing, Django (Web Framework), API Design, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, JSON, Performance Tuning, Back-End Web Development, Data Validation

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    393 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Microarchitecture, Debugging, System Programming, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Environment, Programming Principles, Excel Macros, Linux

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Certified Kubernetes Application Developer Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Release Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Installation, Application Lifecycle Management, Performance Tuning, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Network Model, Memory Management

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Intelligent Digital Factories

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Embedded Software, Computer Vision, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Civil Engineering, Classification Algorithms, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Automation, Digital Transformation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Lean Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Product Development, Agile Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Testing, Waste Minimization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    433 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistics, Graph Theory, Classification Algorithms, Network Analysis, Big Data

    4.1
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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

  • Anti-Racism: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark: IBM
  • Relational Database Support for Data Warehouses: University of Colorado System
  • Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers: LearnQuest
  • Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers: University of Toronto
  • Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection: L&T EduTech
  • APIs: Meta
  • Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language: IBM
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Intelligent Digital Factories: L&T EduTech

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