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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

    Image Segmentation, Filtering, and Region Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Computer Vision, Digital Signal Processing, Spatial Data Analysis, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Algorithms

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Integration, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API

    4.8
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Business Risk Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, System Monitoring, Information Systems, Asset Management, Intellectual Property

    4.7
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck

    Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Music

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    ARM Cortex (STM32) Deep Dive: Mastering Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Debugging, Performance Tuning, Integrated Development Environments, Verification And Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Data Mapping, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Design, Software Testing, Application Development

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing 3: Analog vs Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Numerical Analysis, Telecommunications, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Systems, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    232 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Vector Database Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Hugging Face, MongoDB, Embeddings, NoSQL, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Generative AI, SQL, Databases, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Database Design, Database Management, Apache Cassandra, Machine Learning, Data Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Image Segmentation, Filtering, and Region Analysis: MathWorks
  • Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management: Infosec
  • Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck: Berklee
  • Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python): University of Michigan
  • ARM Cortex (STM32) Deep Dive: Mastering Embedded Systems: EDUCBA
  • Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP: Coursera
  • Digital Signal Processing 3: Analog vs Digital: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR: University of London

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