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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

    Introduction to GitHub Actions

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Automation, GitHub, YAML, DevOps, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Software Testing

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Configuring for Scala with IntelliJ IDEA

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Scala Programming, Build Tools, Software Development, Software Installation, Software Engineering

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Full-Stack React with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Boot, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, IntelliJ IDEA, Application Programming Interface (API), Object-Relational Mapping, JavaScript Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, Front-End Web Development, YAML, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Data Access, User Interface (UI), MongoDB, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Databases

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Information Assurance, Network Analysis, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Prompt Engineering in Python, with GPT, and the OpenAI API

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, JSON, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Text Mining, Data Validation, Unstructured Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Simplilearn

    LLM Application Engineering and Development Certification

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Semantic Web, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Analytical Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Supervised Learning, Computer Programming Tools

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Infosec

    Introduction to C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Computer Programming Tools, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Debugging

    2.9
    Rating, 2.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    G

    Genentech

    Making Data Science Work for Clinical Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Sharing, Version Control, Clinical Trials, GitHub, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Maintainability, DevOps, R Programming, Package and Software Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie

    Skills you'll gain: Surgical Suturing, Orthopedics, Wound Care, Trauma Care, Splinting, Surgery, Neurology, Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Treatment Planning, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development"

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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Digital pedagogy, Robotics, Computer Programming Tools, Prototyping, Technical Design, Artificial Intelligence, Open Source Technology, Embedded Systems, Creative Design

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to GitHub Actions: Duke University
  • Configuring for Scala with IntelliJ IDEA: Coursera
  • Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Pearson
  • Data Security: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Prompt Engineering in Python, with GPT, and the OpenAI API: Packt
  • LLM Application Engineering and Development Certification: Simplilearn
  • Introduction to C++: Infosec
  • Making Data Science Work for Clinical Reporting: Genentech
  • Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development": Vanderbilt University

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