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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    NIIT

    Building Interactive Web Pages Using Modern JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Javascript, Ajax, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Software Testing, Frontend Performance, Event-Driven Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Servers, Data Validation, Data Structures

    3.8
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, MongoDB, Application Design, Node.JS, React.js, DevOps, NoSQL, Database Management, Kubernetes, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), GitHub, Javascript

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    40 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, System Design and Implementation, Internet Of Things, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Mobile Development, Test Case, System Testing, Software Development, Wireless Networks, Embedded Systems, Systems Integration

    4.8
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    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Reproducible Templates for Analysis and Dissemination

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Technical Writing, Data Sharing, R Programming, YAML, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), File Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Version Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Data Analysis with Pandas and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, NumPy, Data Analysis Software, Data Wrangling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Development Environment

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Record of Students using Abstraction in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Record Keeping

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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Hyperparameter Tuning with Keras Tuner

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: ArrayLists and 2D Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Case, Digital pedagogy, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments

    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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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Scheduling and Project Optimization in Primavera P6

    Skills you'll gain: Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Timelines, Project Management Software, Work Breakdown Structure, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Process Improvement and Optimization, Configuration Management, Dashboard, Resource Management, System Configuration

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Determine Shortest Paths Between Routers Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, File I/O, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Network Routers, Algorithms, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Building Interactive Web Pages Using Modern JavaScript: NIIT
  • JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project: IBM
  • Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego
  • Reproducible Templates for Analysis and Dissemination : Emory University
  • Data Analysis with Pandas and Python: Packt
  • Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics: University of Michigan
  • Create a Record of Students using Abstraction in Java: Coursera
  • Hyperparameter Tuning with Keras Tuner: Coursera
  • Learn to Teach Java: ArrayLists and 2D Arrays: University of California San Diego
  • Machine Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks

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