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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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    Arizona State University

    Dark Data Basics - Understanding the Unknown

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Strategy, Small Data, Unstructured Data, Data Access, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced JavaScript & Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Programming Principles, JSON, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Responsive Web Design, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Arduino Platform and C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Network Protocols, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Programming Generative AI: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Large Language Modeling, Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Programming

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    459 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers

    Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Systems, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Technology Solutions, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Servers, Cybersecurity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Programming Generative AI: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Autoencoders, Hugging Face, Embeddings, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), LLM Application, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Q Learning in Reinforcement Training Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python Developer: From Basics to Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Encryption, Data Structures, Software Development, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Automation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Databases, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Key Management, Software Installation, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Histogram, Functional Design, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Science, Data Structures, Software Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Dark Data Basics - Understanding the Unknown: Arizona State University
  • Advanced JavaScript & Object-Oriented Programming: Packt
  • The Arduino Platform and C Programming: University of California, Irvine
  • Programming Generative AI: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases : IBM
  • Java Programming: Principles of Software Design: Duke University
  • Introduction to Computers: Microsoft
  • Programming Generative AI: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • Q Learning in Reinforcement Training Basics: Simplilearn

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