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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing, Robotics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Service Orchestration and Choreography on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Software Architecture, Cloud Development, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud-Based Integration, Serverless Computing, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Architecture, Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Problem Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Support, Amazon Web Services, Communication, Cloud Solutions, Technical Support, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Automation, Collaboration, Incident Management, Generative AI, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arm

    Advanced Armv8-M Features

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Embedded Systems, Application Security, System Programming, Digital Signal Processing, Security Engineering, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Clinical Data Management, Medical Records, Clinical Informatics, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, AI Security, Electronic Medical Record, Responsible AI, Data Mining, Precision Medicine, Analytics, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Autoencoders

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating Multi Task Models With Keras

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Computer Vision

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Resolución de problemas por búsqueda

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Problem Management, Data Structures, Performance Testing, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Management, Computational Thinking, Data Manipulation, C and C++, Software Design, Analysis, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Indexing, Performance Optimization & Functions in SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Performance Tuning, Database Management, SQL, Database Design, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Responsible AI - Principles and Ethical Considerations

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Data Security, Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Decision Tree Classifier for Beginners in R

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Mastering iOS Development: Swift, SwiftUI, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Data Persistence, Data Management, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Storage, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process: Arizona State University
  • Service Orchestration and Choreography on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates: Amazon Web Services
  • Advanced Armv8-M Features: Arm
  • Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning: University of Glasgow
  • Creating Multi Task Models With Keras: Coursera
  • Resolución de problemas por búsqueda: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Indexing, Performance Optimization & Functions in SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Responsible AI - Principles and Ethical Considerations: Fractal Analytics

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