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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, No-Code Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Select Topics in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Text Mining, GitHub, Large Language Modeling, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Package and Software Management, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Plot (Graphics), Application Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization Software, Unit Testing, Cloud Deployment, Jupyter, Database Development, Data Processing, Virtual Environment, Dependency Analysis, Python Programming

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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Getting Started with CyberGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Python Packages for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Histogram, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Fundamentos de Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mockups, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Design, Application Development, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, GitHub

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    677 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Jupyter, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Image Quality, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Traffic Flow Optimization, Data Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    350 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Java Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Continuous Integration, Restful API, Docker (Software), Model View Controller, Front-End Web Development, Databases, User Story, CI/CD, Java, Java Programming, Database Application, Application Programming Interface (API), HTML and CSS, Full-Stack Web Development, Spring Boot, Microservices, Back-End Web Development, Software Design Documents, Software Architecture

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Practical Introduction to the Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Linux Commands, Productivity, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Infosec

    Python for Active Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Python Programming, Anomaly Detection, Scripting, Scripting Languages

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Applied Calculus with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Numerical Analysis, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives, Programming Principles

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, System Testing, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Unit Testing, Secure Coding, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Project Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning: Microsoft
  • Select Topics in Python: Codio
  • Getting Started with CyberGIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Python Packages for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentos de Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Python: Microsoft
  • MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer: MathWorks
  • Java Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Practical Introduction to the Command Line: Coursera
  • Python for Active Defense: Infosec

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