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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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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Smart Contract Development

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Security Testing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Programming Principles, Transaction Processing, Cryptography, Software Development, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Data Security, Scalability

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    Intermediate · 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

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    92 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Fine Tune BERT for Text Classification with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Data Pipelines

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    211 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    Applied Data Analytics with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Web Scraping, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Databases, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Processing, Jupyter, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Structures

    4.2
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mining Quality Prediction Using Machine & Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Imperial College London

    Interventions and Calibration

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Model Evaluation, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Data Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Data Analytics and Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, NoSQL, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Transaction Processing, Data Preprocessing

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with iOS App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System), Debugging

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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Core Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, JSON, JUnit, Java Programming, Java, Restful API, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Protocols, Unit Testing, Style Guides

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Redes Ecológicas

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Graph Theory, Exploratory Data Analysis, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Back-end Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Flask (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, IBM Cloud, Back-End Web Development, Database Systems, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, OpenShift, Microservices, Kubernetes, Web Applications, Docker (Software), Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Medical Privacy, Oral Hygiene, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Smart Contract Development: EDUCBA
  • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • Fine Tune BERT for Text Classification with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • Applied Data Analytics with Python and SQL: Edureka
  • Mining Quality Prediction Using Machine & Deep Learning: Coursera
  • Interventions and Calibration: Imperial College London
  • Data Analytics and Big Data: Illinois Tech
  • Get Started with iOS App Development : SkillUp
  • Core Java: Codio
  • Redes Ecológicas: Universidade de São Paulo

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