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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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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Applied Mathematics, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Biochemistry, Biology, Probability, Cell Biology, Physiology, Electrical Systems

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    222 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation

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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    SAS Visual Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Quality, Text Mining, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Analysis, Dashboard, Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Business Reporting

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Plotly

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SAS

    Data Analysis and Reporting in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SAS (Software), Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Graphing, Statistical Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Data Persistence, Interactive Data Visualization, Database Management, Real Time Data, Computer Programming, Data Management, Software Installation, Data Structures, Data Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Desarrollo de aplicaciones con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Application Development, Application Lifecycle Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Persistence, UI Components, Authorization (Computing), User Interface (UI), Data Storage, Database Management, File I/O

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    334 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Case Studies, Biostatistics, Predictive Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Using probability distributions for real world problems in R

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Visualization, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Probability

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 2

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
  • SAS Visual Business Analytics: SAS
  • Data Visualization using Plotly: Coursera
  • Data Analysis and Reporting in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course: Packt
  • Desarrollo de aplicaciones con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Using probability distributions for real world problems in R: Coursera

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