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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Reliability, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Systems Integration, Capacity Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    196 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    SQL for Data Science Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Performance Metric, Business Analytics, Text Mining, Data Science, Target Audience, Data Manipulation, Proposal Development

    4.2
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    258 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Relational Databases, Data Access, Data Synthesis, Query Languages, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation

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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Access, Software Architecture, Databases, OS Process Management, Content Management, Service Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Derivatives, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    263 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Intermediate PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Text Mining, Transaction Processing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Web Applications, Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de cero a analista de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, NumPy, Package and Software Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Python Programming, Jupyter, Graphing, Matplotlib, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Ubuntu, Scripting, Computational Thinking, Mac OS

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Analytics, Financial Trading, Financial Analysis, R Programming, Trend Analysis, Investments, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis, Algorithms

    4.4
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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

  • Renewable Power and Electricity Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Machine Learning Capstone: IBM
  • Introducción a la ciencia de datos aplicada: Universidad de los Andes
  • SQL for Data Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
  • SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysts: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers: Vanderbilt University
  • Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Intermediate PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest

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