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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Dataflow, Digital Signal Processing, Distributed Computing, C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Memory Management, Algorithms

    3.3
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Snowflake

    Introduction to Modern Data Engineering with Snowflake

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Software Engineering Tools, Data Import/Export, Stored Procedure, Data Sharing, SQL, Data Analysis, GitHub, Microsoft Visual Studio, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Oracle

    Oracle Cloud and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), ChatGPT, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Enterprise Resource Planning, Application Deployment, Python Programming, Supply Chain Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Human Capital

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization in R with ggplot2

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Heat Maps, R Programming, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Graphics Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Epic Games

    Blueprint Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Data Management, Blueprinting, Video Game Development, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, C++ (Programming Language)

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Deep Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Matlab, Software Visualization, Classification Algorithms, Model Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Services, Public Cloud, Threat Management, Network Security, Data Storage, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Data Centers

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Cloud Platforms, Embedded Systems, Information Systems Security, Telecommunications, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Digital Communications, Wireless Networks

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Model Training, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Data Processing, Classification Algorithms, Computer Vision, Computer Programming, Regression Analysis

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Database Design, Database Development, Database Application, NoSQL, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, API Design, Cloud Applications, Relational Databases, Authentications, Server Side, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Middleware, Scalability, Javascript

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sistemas Digitales: De las puertas lógicas al procesador

    Skills you'll gain: System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Systems Design, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Hardware Architecture, Design Strategies, Algorithms, Other Programming Languages

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    249 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to Modern Data Engineering with Snowflake: Snowflake
  • Oracle Cloud and AI: Oracle
  • Data Visualization in R with ggplot2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Blueprint Scripting: Epic Games
  • Deep Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Machine Learning with Python: Arizona State University

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