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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    How to Use Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, SQL, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Matplotlib, Data Science, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Diabetes Disease Detection with XG-Boost and Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Topics in ASP.NET Core Development

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Web Applications, Microservices, Single Sign-On (SSO), Performance Tuning, Identity and Access Management, Full-Stack Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Application Development, Application Security, Cloud Development, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Real Time Data

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Parallel Computing with MPI

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Communication Systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn React Router 6

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Routing Protocols, Authentications, Frontend Performance, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications, Query Languages, Web Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from Scratch©

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Implementation and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, MySQL, Database Design, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Java, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT)

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, LLM Application, OpenAI, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Pandas (Python Package), Drug Development, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Molecular Biology, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning

    2.1
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    JavaScript DOM - Interactive and Dynamic Web Pages

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Animations, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, UI Components, Data Structures, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Managing Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Design, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • How to Use Data: University of Pennsylvania
  • Diabetes Disease Detection with XG-Boost and Neural Networks: Coursera
  • Advanced Topics in ASP.NET Core Development: EDUCBA
  • Parallel Computing with MPI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learn React Router 6: Scrimba
  • Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from Scratch©: Packt
  • Relational Database Implementation and Applications: Illinois Tech
  • Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT): University of Glasgow
  • Data Transformation in the Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery: LearnQuest

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