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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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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Microsoft Visual Studio, C++ (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI), Animations, Application Development

    3.9
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    105 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Modern C++ Features & Concurrency

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Algorithms, Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Brute-force attacks, Scripting, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Data Access, System Monitoring, Systems Analysis, Automation

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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis in R: Predictive Analysis with Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.2
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    MathWorks

    Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Matlab, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Cleansing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    119 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Frontend Development using React

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, React.js, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, User Interface (UI)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Control of Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Electrical Power, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Matlab, Technical Design, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Design Specifications

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    4.7
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    159 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Cloudera

    Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, SQL, Big Data, Database Systems, NoSQL, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Machine Learning Algorithms with Python in Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Business Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Analítica y ciencia de datos para negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Business Analytics, Dimensionality Reduction, Analytics, Data Cleansing, Anomaly Detection, Project Management Life Cycle, Databases, R (Software), Feature Engineering, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Science, Big Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Supervised Learning

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Laboratory Research, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Data Quality, Research, Quantitative Research, Informatics, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    More Applied Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Social Network Analysis, ChatGPT, Embeddings, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science, Supervised Learning, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Jupyter, Classification Algorithms

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Modern C++ Features & Concurrency: Packt
  • Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity: Infosec
  • Data Analysis in R: Predictive Analysis with Regression: Coursera
  • Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Frontend Development using React: Board Infinity
  • Modeling and Control of Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL: Cloudera
  • Machine Learning Algorithms with Python in Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Analítica y ciencia de datos para negocios: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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