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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Network Security, Data Centers, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    321 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Building React and ASP.NET MVC 5 Applications

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Frontend Integration, Middleware, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Authentications, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.2
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, Machine Learning Methods

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    SAP S/4HANA: From ABAP to Cloud-Ready Applications

    Skills you'll gain: ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), SAP S/4HANA, Business Logic, SAP Applications, Unit Testing, Restful API, Application Deployment, Core Data (Software), Business Reporting, Secure Coding, Debugging, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Design, Report Writing, Security Controls, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Program Development

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate tasks and processes with Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Process Design, Issue Tracking, Project Management, Project Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    155 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, IBM Cloud, Advanced Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Containerization, Interoperability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, C and C++, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, System Programming, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Rocket Science 101

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Engineering, Physics, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Trigonometry, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Scientific Methods, Manufacturing and Production, Calculus, World History, Chemical Engineering, International Relations, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies

    4.9
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Pandas (Python Package), Drug Development, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Molecular Biology, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning

    2.5
    Rating, 2.5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Solidity and Smart Contract Development

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Other Programming Languages, Program Development, Data Structures, Data Management, Development Testing, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AAPC

    Coding and Medical Necessity

    Skills you'll gain: ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Records, Denial Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Building React and ASP.NET MVC 5 Applications: Board Infinity
  • Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible: Amazon Web Services
  • SAP S/4HANA: From ABAP to Cloud-Ready Applications: Board Infinity
  • Automate tasks and processes with Jira: Coursera
  • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise: Johns Hopkins University
  • Rocket Science 101: University of Michigan
  • Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery: LearnQuest

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