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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 California San Diego

    Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Algorithms, Analysis, Computer Science, Research

    4.7
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    100 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, System Programming, Computer Science, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Application Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Producción musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Aesthetics, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Instrumental Music, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Editing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Analytics, Data Storage, Data Lakes, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Test Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Robotics, Control Systems, Computer Programming, Technical Communication, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Debugging, Data Storage, Real Time Data

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Olay

    Cosmetic Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Customer Insights, Product Improvement, Product Lifecycle Management, Feasibility Studies, Industrial Design, Manufacturing Standards, Ideation, Compliance Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Probability, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Improvement, Process Engineering

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Manage Identities and Governance in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Microsoft Azure, Single Sign-On (SSO), Active Directory, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Provisioning, Data Governance, Cloud Services, User Accounts, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Self Service Technologies, Scalability

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Revenue Cycle, Billing, and Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Payment Processing and Collection, CPT Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Billing, Revenue Management, Managed Care, Medicare, Medicaid

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Robotic Mapping and Trajectory Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Data Mapping, Real-Time Operating Systems, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data: University of California San Diego
  • 计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接: Nanjing University
  • Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP: Coursera
  • Producción musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
  • Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R: Coursera
  • Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course: Packt
  • Cosmetic Product Development: Olay
  • Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Manage Identities and Governance in Azure: Whizlabs

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