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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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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Switches

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    C++ Superpowers and More

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Unix, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to SQL Window Functions

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Media Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Graph Theory, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Database Theory, Exploratory Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, R Programming, Analytics, Sociology, Natural Language Processing, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Statistical Modeling

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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Data Transformation in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Cleansing, Data Governance, Data Transformation, Cloud Security, Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Management, Data Migration, Data Collection, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, SQL

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Naive Bayes 101: Resume Selection with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Pandas (Python Package), Natural Language Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Migration, Generative AI, Software Documentation, Dashboard, Database Management, ChatGPT, Database Architecture and Administration, Prompt Engineering, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Performance Testing, Data Validation, Data Quality

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Learning Deep Learning: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Algorithms, Network Architecture, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, Mobile Development Tools, Android (Operating System), Wireless Networks, Apple iOS

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Holistic Web Development: Responsive UIs, Logic, Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Database Systems, Front-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Full-Stack Web Development, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Authentications, Web Applications, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Web Servers, Usability, Authorization (Computing), Microservices, Mobile Development, UI Components, Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Building Recommender Systems with Machine Learning and AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Apache Spark, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AWS SageMaker, Scalability, Tensorflow, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Fraud detection, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to JavaScript Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Javascript, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • C++ Superpowers and More: Infosec
  • Introduction to SQL Window Functions: Coursera
  • Social Media Analytics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Transformation in the Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Naive Bayes 101: Resume Selection with Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
  • Learning Deep Learning: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c: Illinois Tech
  • Holistic Web Development: Responsive UIs, Logic, Deployment: Board Infinity

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