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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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    Coursera

    GenAI for Algorithmic Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Trading, Market Data, Portfolio Management, Technical Analysis, Market Trend, Real Time Data, Portfolio Risk, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Software Design and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Systems Development, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Design, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning, Unified Modeling Language

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, JSON, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDHEC Business School

    Science and Engineering of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    241 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Developing AR/VR/MR/XR Apps with WebXR, Unity & Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Application Development, Prototyping, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Web Development Tools, User Research

    4.6
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    95 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Transfer Learning, Traffic Flow Optimization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Software Development on SAP HANA

    Skills you'll gain: SAP S/4HANA, Data Modeling, SAP Applications, Systems Architecture, Functional Requirement, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Compliance Reporting, User Interface (UI) Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Python for Active Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Python Programming, Anomaly Detection, Scripting, Scripting Languages

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Object-Relational Mapping, Computer Programming Tools

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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Oncology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Energy and Utilities, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, R (Software), Data Mining, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Banking, Banking Services, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Data Governance, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Banking, Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Natural Language Processing

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • GenAI for Algorithmic Trading: Coursera
  • Software Engineering: Software Design and Project Management: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames: Coursera
  • Science and Engineering of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
  • Developing AR/VR/MR/XR Apps with WebXR, Unity & Unreal: University of Michigan
  • Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Software Development on SAP HANA: SkillUp
  • Python for Active Defense: Infosec
  • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
  • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder

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