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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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    MathWorks

    Introduction to MATLAB Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Code Reusability, LLM Application, Matlab, Software Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Communication skills for engineering scholars

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Recognizing Others, Concision, Scientific Methods

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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    REST APIs with Flask and Python in 2024

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Restful API, Docker (Software), Containerization, Git (Version Control System), Development Environment, Flask (Web Framework), Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Application Deployment, Database Management, Database Development, JSON, Object-Relational Mapping, Operational Databases, API Testing, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures

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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A)

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Power, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, Basic Electrical Systems, Three-Phase, Schematic Diagrams, Safety Standards, Technical Standard, Construction, Thermal Management

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Biotechnology, Case Studies

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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Processing, Code Reusability, Virtual Machines, Program Development, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Debugging, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Application Development, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Cross Platform Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

    Introduction to Computer Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Science, System Programming, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, C (Programming Language), Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Algorithms, Debugging

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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    C++ Class Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, Application Design, Memory Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Java Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Frontend Integration, Continuous Integration, Restful API, Database Development, Docker (Software), Model View Controller, Front-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Databases, Web Design and Development, User Story, CI/CD, Java, Java Programming, Database Application, Full-Stack Web Development, Spring Boot, Back-End Web Development, Software Design Documents

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    تمثيل البيانات رسومياً باستخدام بايثون - Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Graphing, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Graphical Tools, Histogram, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Python Sequences and Strings

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Scripting, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Software Installation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Empowering with web3.js: Web3 Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Frontend Integration, Transaction Processing, Event-Driven Programming, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Event Monitoring, Development Environment, Web Development, Web Applications, Program Development, Secure Coding, Web Development Tools, React.js, Emerging Technologies, Application Development, Javascript

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

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

  • Introduction to MATLAB Copilot: MathWorks
  • Communication skills for engineering scholars: Politecnico di Milano
  • REST APIs with Flask and Python in 2024: Packt
  • MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A): L&T EduTech
  • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP): Logical Operations
  • Introduction to Computer Organization: International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
  • C++ Class Development: University of Colorado System
  • Java Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • تمثيل البيانات رسومياً باستخدام بايثون - Data Visualization: Coursera

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