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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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    Codio

    Angular for Front End Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Components, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Software Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Development Environment, UI Components, Javascript, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Data Management, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Natural Language Processing Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Embeddings

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Transfer Learning, Traffic Flow Optimization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Learning for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, R Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm

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    4.1
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Information Systems Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Web Applications, Software Development Life Cycle, Case Studies, Data Modeling, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Engineering Software, Business Risk Management, Python Programming, Software Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment

    2.6
    Rating, 2.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Introduction to Vertex AI

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    A Holistic Approach to Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Concentration, Community Health, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Clinical Nutrition, Exercise Science, Respiration, Physiology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Network Security, Network Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Linux, Firewall, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Ultimate Guide to FastAPI and Backend Development

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, React.js, Authentications, Containerization, OAuth, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, PostgreSQL, API Gateway, Software Documentation, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Front-End Web Development, Python Programming, Database Management, Restful API, SQL, API Design, Databases

    3.9
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Storyboarding, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Statistical Reporting, Dashboard, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Graphing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Copilot Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Model Deployment, No-Code Development, Performance Tuning, Business Logic, Application Deployment, Scalability, Data Integration, User Feedback

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Angular for Front End Engineers: Codio
  • Natural Language Processing Essentials: Edureka
  • Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Statistical Learning for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Information Systems Foundations: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Vertex AI : Fractal Analytics
  • A Holistic Approach to Mental Health: American Council on Exercise
  • Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Ultimate Guide to FastAPI and Backend Development: Packt
  • Data Visualization Capstone: Johns Hopkins University

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