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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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    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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    Codio

    Web Technologies and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Angular, OAuth, Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Components, Cryptography, Data Validation, Vue.JS, Data Security, Authentications, HTML and CSS, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Web Development, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Security Strategy, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Unix, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Intermediate · 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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Unsupervised Learning, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Preventative Care, Health Informatics, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Precision Medicine, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    NIIT

    Server side JavaScript with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Unit Testing, Server Side, Javascript, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, File Systems, Development Testing, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Processamento Neural de Linguagem Natural em Português I

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Python Programming, Embeddings, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Deep Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Data Science, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Telemarketing, Model Deployment

    4.9
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Python for Beginners: Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Plot (Graphics), Data-oriented programming, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Storage

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data and Electronic Health Records

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Data Integrity, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Personally Identifiable Information, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Documentation, Data Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Science Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Technical Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    210 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Web Technologies and Security: Codio
  • Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence: Codio
  • Machine Learning Algorithms with Python in Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2: Imperial College London
  • Population Health: Predictive Analytics: Universiteit Leiden
  • Server side JavaScript with Node.js: NIIT
  • Processamento Neural de Linguagem Natural em Português I: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R: Coursera
  • Python for Beginners: Data Structures: Coursera

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