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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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    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, OS Process Management, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Program Development, C# (Programming Language)

    4.7
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Auditing, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Tax Compliance, Generative AI, Income Tax, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Financial Data, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    237 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la ciencia de datos aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Data Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Design Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    446 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Machine Learning Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Technical Communication, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Embedded Software, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Software Systems, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Real Time Data, Linux, Service Level, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Debugging, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Essentials with Azure Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Scalability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Design, Application Design, Test Driven Development (TDD)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Security Operations Center (SOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Workflow Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, Data Security, Performance Measurement, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    353 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    操作系统原理(Operating Systems)

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Computer Systems, System Programming, OS Process Management, Computer Science, Web Servers, Unix, Linux, Virtualization, Microsoft Windows, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    363 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Model Evaluation, Pandas (Python Package), Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistics, Python Programming

    4.5
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    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Meta

    Create the User Interface with SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Apple iOS, UI Components, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Application Development, Animations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 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

  • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
  • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera
  • Introducción a la ciencia de datos aplicada: Universidad de los Andes
  • Machine Learning Capstone: IBM
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Essentials with Azure Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Security Operations Center (SOC): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • 操作系统原理(Operating Systems): Peking University
  • Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis: IBM

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