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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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    Board Infinity

    .NET FullStack Developer

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, React.js, ASP.NET, Restful API, .NET Framework, Web Applications, Web Services, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, JSON, Application Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Model View Controller, Web Design and Development, Application Frameworks, UI Components, Development Environment, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    353 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Azure DevOps Pipelines, Fine-tuning, Data Ethics, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Model Deployment, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Azure, ChatGPT, AI Integrations, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Mastering the Software Engineering Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    555 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, OpenAI API, Debugging, Google Gemini, Software Design Patterns, Gemini, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Debugging, System Programming, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Environment, Virtualization, Programming Principles, Excel Macros, Linux

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Salesforce

    Opportunity Management in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Order Management, Sales Management, Sales Support, Closing (Sales), Salesforce, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Product Knowledge, Contract Management, Collaborative Software, Kanban Principles

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    245 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Accounting and Finance Software, Analytical Skills, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    456 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Virtual Environment, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Access, Statistical Reporting, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, R Programming, Medical Privacy, Google Cloud Platform, Data Ethics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Data Processing, Electronic Medical Record, SQL, Data Access

    4.5
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    429 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Target Audience, Constructive Feedback

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    457 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon

    Database Management with Java and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, MySQL, Database Development, Database Systems, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Access, Java, Java Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Transaction Processing, Software Development

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Social Media and Social Content Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Content Marketing, Instagram, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Facebook, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Earned Media, Customer Engagement

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • .NET FullStack Developer: Board Infinity
  • Microsoft Generative AI Engineering: Microsoft
  • Mastering the Software Engineering Interview: University of California San Diego
  • Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices: Coursera
  • Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language: IBM
  • Opportunity Management in Salesforce: Salesforce
  • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics : SAS
  • Introduction to Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University

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