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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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    Logical Operations

    Intro to Python: File Processing and Exception Handling

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, File Management, File Systems, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Kalman Filter Boot Camp (and State Estimation)

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Control Systems, Probability, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Boost Your Sales Career

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Development, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Personalized Campaigns, Generative AI, Lead Generation, Sales Prospecting, LinkedIn, B2B Sales, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Email Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Collateral, Proposal Writing, Forecasting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    JavaScript Essentials For Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Interaction Design, Web Development, Data Validation

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Washington

    Designing Autonomous AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Organizational Skills, Process Design, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Functional Design, Goal Setting, Verification And Validation, Reinforcement Learning, Knowledge Transfer, Software Architecture, Machine Learning Methods, Interviewing Skills, Software Design Patterns, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Programming, Solution Design, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Transforming Data in R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Data Quality, R (Software), Data Processing, Data Preprocessing

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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Build Your First GUI App With Java

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Application Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Java, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Frameworks

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Computer Aided Design

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Assembly Drawing, Prototyping, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software

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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Robotic Mapping and Trajectory Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Robotics, Control Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Spatial Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Inspiring Peak Performance on Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Technical Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Software Engineering, Employee Coaching, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Communication, Conflict Management, Performance Management, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, People Management, Leadership and Management, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intro to Python: File Processing and Exception Handling: Logical Operations
  • Kalman Filter Boot Camp (and State Estimation): University of Colorado System
  • Generative AI: Boost Your Sales Career: IBM
  • JavaScript Essentials For Beginners: Coursera
  • Designing Autonomous AI: University of Washington
  • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 2: Coursera
  • Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Transforming Data in R: Coursera
  • Build Your First GUI App With Java: Coursera
  • Computer Aided Design: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

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