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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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    Coursera

    Introduction to Selenium

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Debugging, Scripting, Automation, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Test Data

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Python Programming, Data Access, Authentications, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Demand Forecasting Using Time Series

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Demand Planning, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Build Website with HTML, JavaScript, AngularJS, and React

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, jQuery, React.js, Javascript, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Frontend Integration, Ajax, Application Frameworks, UI Components, digital literacy, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Java Programming, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Memory Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Python for Active Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Python Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian School of Business

    Basic Financial Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Financial Planning, General Finance, Wealth Management, Financial Management, Budget Management, Budgeting, Tax, Financial Acumen, Tax Planning, Investments, Tax Management, Financial Market, Investment Management, Income Tax, Risk Management, Equities, Risk Analysis, Goal Setting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arm

    Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Debugging, Microarchitecture, Build Tools, Application Security, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Decryption with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Data Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Glasgow

    Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Descriptive Analytics, Data Ethics, Data Preprocessing, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Federated Learning, Autoencoders, Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Medical Records, Data Mining, Medical Coding, Electronic Medical Record System, Responsible AI, AI Security, Electronic Medical Record, Predictive Modeling, Patient Flow, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Selenium: Coursera
  • Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection: Infosec
  • Demand Forecasting Using Time Series: LearnQuest
  • SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry: Dassault Systèmes
  • Build Website with HTML, JavaScript, AngularJS, and React: Board Infinity
  • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System: University of London
  • Python for Active Defense: Infosec
  • Basic Financial Literacy: Indian School of Business
  • Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals: Arm

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