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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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    University of California, Davis

    Data Manipulation in JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Data Validation, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Advanced Analytics, Preventative Care, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Precision Medicine, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    NIIT

    RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, API Gateway, MySQL, Restful API, MongoDB, OAuth, Microservices, API Design, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Relational Databases, Unit Testing, SQL, Databases, MySQL Workbench, Server Side, Application Deployment, Javascript

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Python for Serverless Applications and Automation on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon Web Services, API Gateway, Amazon DynamoDB, IT Automation, Middleware, Software Development, Python Programming, Service Oriented Architecture, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Serverless Computing, Cloud API, Cloud Applications, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Frameworks, Databases, Scripting, Database Systems, Application Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Simulations

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Model Training, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Data Processing, Classification Algorithms, Computer Vision, Computer Programming, Regression Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate: Designing and Implementing AI Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Solutions, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Computer Vision, OpenAI, OpenAI API, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Key Management, Python Programming, Model Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Design and Build a Data Warehouse for Business Intelligence Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Star Schema, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, MicroStrategy, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Case Studies, Business Intelligence Software, Data Management, PostgreSQL, SQL, Analytical Skills, Query Languages, Data Transformation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Histogram, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnKartS

    Introduction to AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Storage, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Resource Management, Cost Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: AI in Production

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, AI Workflows, IBM Cloud, AI Integrations, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Continuous Monitoring, Data Science, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Manipulation in JavaScript: University of California, Davis
  • Population Health: Predictive Analytics: Universiteit Leiden
  • RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express: NIIT
  • Python for Serverless Applications and Automation on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Introduction to Machine Learning with Python: Arizona State University
  • Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate: Designing and Implementing AI Solutions: Whizlabs
  • Design and Build a Data Warehouse for Business Intelligence Implementation: University of Colorado System
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
  • Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R: Coursera

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