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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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    Coursera

    Build a Fast Typing Game using Java Swing

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Java Programming, Java, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Program Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), AI Security

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    RStudio for Six Sigma - Basic Descriptive Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Import/Export, Pareto Chart, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Box Plots, R Programming, Data Synthesis, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    28DIGITAL

    Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Market Opportunities, Internet Of Things, Supply Chain Management, Data Integration, Distributed Computing, Systems Integration, Interoperability, Scalability, Market Trend

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    338 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Integrating Test-Driven Development into Your Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Methodology, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Code Review, Debugging, Python Programming, Version Control

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    S

    SkillUp

    Software Development on SAP HANA

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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Machine Learning with ChatGPT: Image Classification Model

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, ChatGPT, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Data Import/Export, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    I

    Indian School of Business

    Basic Financial Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Financial Management, Budgeting, Tax Planning, Investments, Economics, Income Tax, Risk Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Hands-on Foundations for Data Science and Machine Learning with Google Cloud Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Spark, Database Management, Data Integration, Dataflow, SQL, Data Pipelines, Metadata Management, Data Management, Real Time Data, Tensorflow, Data Science, Command-Line Interface, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud-Based Integration, Query Languages, Machine Learning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript 1: Objects, Loops, Hoisting

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Debugging, Web Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Scripting, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Python Programming, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, OS Process Management, File Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Build a Fast Typing Game using Java Swing: Coursera
  • Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • RStudio for Six Sigma - Basic Descriptive Statistics: Coursera
  • Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals: 28DIGITAL
  • Integrating Test-Driven Development into Your Workflow: LearnQuest
  • Software Development on SAP HANA: SkillUp
  • Machine Learning with ChatGPT: Image Classification Model: Coursera
  • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt
  • Basic Financial Literacy: Indian School of Business
  • Hands-on Foundations for Data Science and Machine Learning with Google Cloud Labs: Google Cloud

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