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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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    Cloudera

    Analyzing Big Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Apache Hive, Big Data, MySQL, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Virtual Machines

    4.8
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    531 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Data Encryption Standard, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, IBM Cloud, Linear Algebra, Arithmetic

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
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    54 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Black-box and White-box Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Testability, Test Case, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Test Engineering, Acceptance Testing, Test Planning, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Test Automation, JUnit, Java Programming

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    برمجة Java: حل المشكلات باستخدام البرامج

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Debugging, Java, Computer Programming, Software Design, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Game Theory, Financial Policy, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Consumer Behaviour, Investments, Labor Relations

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Statistical Methods, Engineering, Physics, Probability Distribution, Physical Science, Chemistry, Calculus

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Master Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path 1 (Enhanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, NumPy, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Software Testing, Agile Software Development, Embedded Systems, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), Linux Administration, System Programming, Linux, C++ (Programming Language), Internet Of Things, File Systems

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Procesamiento de Lenguaje Natural

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, Data Integration, Data Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Manipulation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Application Lifecycle Management, Systems Architecture, Analysis, Deep Learning, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Microcontroller and Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Microarchitecture, Automation, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Prototyping

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    295 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Decryption with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Python Programming, Data Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Developing and Deploying a Complete Django Web Application

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, jQuery, JSON, Django (Web Framework), Javascript, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    292 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Analyzing Big Data with SQL: Cloudera
  • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Black-box and White-box Testing: University of Minnesota
  • برمجة Java: حل المشكلات باستخدام البرامج: Duke University
  • A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale: Rice University
  • Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Master Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path 1 (Enhanced): Coursera
  • Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Procesamiento de Lenguaje Natural: Universidad Austral
  • Microcontroller and Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech

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