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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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    CertNexus

    CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Trend Analysis, Data Storytelling, Project Scoping, Business Priorities, Business Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART)

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 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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    Meta

    iOS App Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System), Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Experience, Wireframing, Application Development, Application Design, Application Deployment, Data Management, Software Architecture

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Health Data Science Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Program Development

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Web Development Tools, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Conditional Loops and If Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Introduction to Vertex AI

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, User Interface (UI), Cloud Computing, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Operations, Threat Detection, Exploit development, Cybersecurity, Scripting, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Python Programming, Encryption, Network Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a Product Management Plan Framework in Trello

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Team Oriented, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Timelines, Project Management Software, Project Management

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Epic Games

    Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Conceptual Design, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Cloud Computing Primer: Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Software As A Service, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Public Cloud, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Applications, Service Level, Business Software, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Collaborative Software, Product Demonstration, Growth Strategies, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Software Development and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Business Risk Management, User Centered Design, Process Design

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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

  • CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner: CertNexus
  • Nursing Assistant Essentials: MedCerts
  • iOS App Capstone: Meta
  • Health Data Science Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to JavaScript: Coursera
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Conditional Loops and If Statements: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Vertex AI : Fractal Analytics
  • Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact: Infosec
  • Build a Product Management Plan Framework in Trello: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine: Epic Games

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