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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 California, Irvine

    The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, FinTech, Network Security, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Intermediate DAX & Time Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Data Management, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Health Informatics, Relational Databases, SQL

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Sistemas difusos

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, System Design and Implementation, Software Development Tools, Programming Principles, Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic, Algorithms

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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Visualizing Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Scatter Plots, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Box Plots, Histogram, Animations, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Aprendizajes en Ingeniería y Agricultura con Arduino: Construcción y automatización de un invernadero

    Skills you'll gain: Technology Solutions, Electronics, Automation, Water Resource Management, Engineering, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Environmental Monitoring, Electrical Wiring, Construction, Basic Electrical Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Effective Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Teamwork

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Microservices Architecture: Design Patterns & Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Scalability, Software Architecture, CI/CD, API Gateway, Systems Architecture, Containerization, Software Design, Serverless Computing, Application Design, Solution Architecture, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Kubernetes, Service Oriented Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, Transaction Processing, Cloud Deployment, Data Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to APIs in Google

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, JSON, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Network Protocols

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Automated Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Debugging, Automation, Application Security

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Market Trend, Quantitative Research, Case Studies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Machine Learning Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies: University of California, Irvine
  • Intermediate DAX & Time Intelligence: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments: University of Colorado System
  • Sistemas difusos: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Visualizing Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Aprendizajes en Ingeniería y Agricultura con Arduino: Construcción y automatización de un invernadero: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Effective Communication Skills: LearnKartS
  • Microservices Architecture: Design Patterns & Principles: Packt
  • Introduction to APIs in Google: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Automated Analysis: University of Minnesota

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