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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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    Packt

    Advanced Git and GitHub Features

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Web Presence, Software Documentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Estruturas de dados Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Java Spring Boot Case Study - Appointment Management System

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Portfolio Managers: Smarter Asset Allocation

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, AI Enablement, Investment Management, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Prompt Patterns, Financial Services, ChatGPT, AI Integrations, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Appetite, LLM Application, Continuous Monitoring, Real Time Data, Correlation Analysis

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Allen Bradley Micro850 PLC with IIoT

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Diagram Design, Dataflow, Microsoft Azure, Automation, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Data Management, System Configuration, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Functional Design, Fine-tuning, Communication, Simulations

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Svelte 5 & SvelteKit For Hands-On Modern Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Responsive Web Design, Code Reusability, Web Development Tools, Application Deployment, Database Management, Web Applications, Data Store, Databases, Frontend Integration, Authentications, Application Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Email Automation, Restful API, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, TypeScript, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Language

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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AI Strategy for Business Leaders with ChatGPT, ML & DL

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, Business Leadership, Decision Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), ChatGPT, Case Studies, Generative AI, Risk Management, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn Firebase

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Real Time Data, Authentications, Frontend Integration, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Development, Single Sign-On (SSO), Security Controls, NoSQL, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Data Storage, Cloud Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Prototyping, Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Hardware Design, Electrical Equipment, Embedded Systems, Machine Controls, Test Equipment, Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos: Proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Software Documentation, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Video Production, Prototyping, Digital Publishing, User Interface (UI)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Animation and Game Design, Application Development, Event Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mejores prácticas para el procesamiento de datos en Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Real Time Data, PySpark, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, SQL, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Advanced Git and GitHub Features: Packt
  • Estruturas de dados Python: University of Michigan
  • Java Spring Boot Case Study - Appointment Management System: EDUCBA
  • GenAI for Portfolio Managers: Smarter Asset Allocation: Coursera
  • Allen Bradley Micro850 PLC with IIoT: Packt
  • Svelte 5 & SvelteKit For Hands-On Modern Web Development: Packt
  • AI Strategy for Business Leaders with ChatGPT, ML & DL: Packt
  • Learn Firebase: Scrimba
  • Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes: Arizona State University
  • Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos: Proyecto final: Universidad de los Andes

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