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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Store, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Apache Mahout, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fudan University

    基于Unity引擎的游戏开发基础

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development Tools, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Animations, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Graphic Techniques, Cross Platform Development, Scripting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Howard University

    Linear Algebra for Data Science Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Linear Algebra, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, NumPy, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Statistical Methods, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Python Programming

    4.3
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Databricks

    Introduction to Computational Statistics for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Databricks, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Probability, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Statistical Software, Probability Distribution, Data Science, Markov Model, Statistics, Statistical Programming, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Simulations, Data Visualization, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, User Interface (UI), Model View Controller, Core Data (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Software Design, Geospatial Mapping, Animations, Application Development, Data Persistence

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Processamento Neural de Linguagem Natural em Português I

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Python Programming, Embeddings, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Model Optimization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    .Net平台下的软件开发技术

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, ASP.NET, File I/O, User Interface (UI), System Testing, Database Design, SQL, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Relational Databases, .NET Framework, Operating Systems, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI) Design, Database Management, Object Oriented Design, Database Theory, Computer Systems, Debugging, Programming Principles

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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Lund University

    Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, Medical Equipment, Materials science, Semiconductors, electromagnetics, Physics, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Research, General Science and Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Java, Code Reusability, Java Programming, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Data for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Quality, Model Training, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Ethics, Data Transformation, Model Optimization, Verification And Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Linear Algebra, Statistical Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Video Game Development, Customer Analysis, Agile Methodology, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Software Development, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Game Design, Target Audience, Sprint Planning, Target Market, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Market Opportunities

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Support Vector Machines in Python, From Start to Finish

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Tensorflow, Cloud Computing, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • 基于Unity引擎的游戏开发基础: Fudan University
  • Linear Algebra for Data Science Using Python: Howard University
  • Introduction to Computational Statistics for Data Scientists: Databricks
  • Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design: University of California, Irvine
  • Processamento Neural de Linguagem Natural em Português I: Universidade de São Paulo
  • .Net平台下的软件开发技术: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC): Lund University
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Data for Machine Learning: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

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