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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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    Skillshare

    Name Your Brand & Design a Strong Logo with ChatGPT + Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Brand Strategy, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, ChatGPT, Color Theory, Target Audience, Creativity, Typography

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Key Concepts in Organizational DE&I

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Human Resource Policies, Business Ethics, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Radiation Therapy, Medical Equipment, Materials science, Semiconductors, electromagnetics, Physics, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Equipment, Electrical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    203 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introducción al HTML5

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Semantic Web, Usability, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Web Content, Verification And Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Ajax, Java Programming, Test Script Development, Java, Software Testing, Test Automation, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Automation, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    From Data To Decision With AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Analytics, Data Storytelling, Box Plots

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Introduction to Java

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, File I/O, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn OpenAI's Assistant API

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, LLM Application, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Artificial Intelligence, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Test Execution Engine

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Agile and Project Management Mastery for Scrum Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Project Management, Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Scope Management, Team Leadership, Project Estimation, Earned Value Management, Requirements Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Structure, Sprint Retrospectives

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Problem Management, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Superhero Name Generator with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Statistics with Python Using NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Name Your Brand & Design a Strong Logo with ChatGPT + Canva: Skillshare
  • Key Concepts in Organizational DE&I: Rice University
  • Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC): Lund University
  • Introducción al HTML5: University of Michigan
  • Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation: Packt
  • From Data To Decision With AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Java: Universidad de Palermo
  • Learn OpenAI's Assistant API: Scrimba
  • Agile and Project Management Mastery for Scrum Leaders: Simplilearn
  • Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting: Coursera

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