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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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    University of Michigan

    Debugging: Hunting and Squashing Bugs

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Technical Communication, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Javascript, Model View Controller, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Prototyping, jQuery, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Design and Product, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Traitement d'images : introduction au filtrage

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Digital Signal Processing, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Medical Imaging, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Jupyter, Algorithms, Computer Science, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    NLP – Embeddings & Text Preprocessing in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Embeddings, Text Mining, Data Processing, Multilingualism, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, NumPy, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Computer Programming, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agent Architecture in Java with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Java Programming, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Document Management, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Middleware, Plan Execution, Software Design Patterns, Persona Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Hands-On Web App Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Web Servers, Content Management Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Manipulation and Management using MYSQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Management, SQL, Databases, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Science

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    Mastering Multithreading with Go

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Web Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Machine Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Matlab, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Predict Ad Clicks Using Logistic Regression and XG-Boost

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Visualization, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Customer Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Performance Analysis, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Deep Learning

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Immersify

    Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Patient Evaluation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Physiology, Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Nutrition, Basic Nursing Skills, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infection Control, Emergency Response

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory

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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

  • Debugging: Hunting and Squashing Bugs: University of Michigan
  • Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • Traitement d'images : introduction au filtrage: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • NLP – Embeddings & Text Preprocessing in Python: Packt
  • AI Agent Architecture in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Hands-On Web App Pentesting: Packt
  • Data Manipulation and Management using MYSQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Mastering Multithreading with Go: Edureka
  • Machine Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Predict Ad Clicks Using Logistic Regression and XG-Boost: Coursera

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