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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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    Duke University

    Web Applications and Command-Line Tools for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, Command-Line Interface, Package and Software Management, Containerization, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Application Deployment, Test Automation, Algorithms, Software Installation

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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 Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Data Processing, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Containerization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Python Programming, Solution Design, Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Command-Line Interface, Maintainability, Amazon Web Services, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, System Programming, Python Programming, Package and Software Management, Performance Tuning, Software Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Integración y preparación de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Quality, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Management, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Networking and Security in iOS Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, iOS Development, JSON, Objective-C (Programming Language), OAuth, Authentications, Mobile Development, Single Sign-On (SSO), Web Services, Secure Coding, Data Store, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Data Persistence

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    255 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Digital Forensics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Investigation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Mobile Development, Model Training, Cyber Security Policies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Threat Modeling, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Machine Learning Methods, iOS Development, Application Security, Digital Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Apache Kafka

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache, Analytics, Data Governance, Scalability, File Systems, Live Streaming, Systems Architecture, Data Store, Event Monitoring, Event-Driven Programming, Data Persistence, File I/O, Data Transformation, Data Storage Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Data Maintenance, Data Storage

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Vibe Coding Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Debugging, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI, Development Environment, AI Integrations, Computer Programming Tools, No-Code Development, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Applied Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Model Training, Application Development, Data Capture, Classification Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development"

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Java, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Application Development, Integration Testing, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Data Persistence

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

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate: Designing and Implementing AI Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Solutions, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Computer Vision, OpenAI, OpenAI API, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Key Management, Python Programming, Model Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Web Applications and Command-Line Tools for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools: Duke University
  • Integración y preparación de datos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Networking and Security in iOS Applications: University of California, Irvine
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Apache Kafka: LearnKartS
  • Vibe Coding Fundamentals: University of Colorado System
  • Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft

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