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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Understanding Large Language Models in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Trend Analysis, Real Time Data, Analytics, Business Marketing, Program Development, Business Strategy, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Technology Roadmaps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Master Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Java, Apache Maven, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, Gradle, Microservices, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Application Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Deployment, OAuth, YAML, Restful API, Load Balancing, Configuration Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Project: Transreality Game

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, iOS Development, Animation and Game Design, Usability Testing, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Usability, Augmented Reality, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MathWorks

    Practical MATLAB Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Matlab, Data Manipulation, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Descriptive Statistics, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Cleansing, File Management, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Cleaning in Snowflake: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Snowflake Schema, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SQL, Big Data

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Decentralized Application (DApp) Development

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Application Design, Web Development, Transaction Processing, User Interface (UI), Development Testing, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies, HTML and CSS, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI) Design, Experience Design, Javascript, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Scalability, Data Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Automata and Computability

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Deductive Reasoning, Natural Language Processing, Logical Reasoning, Formal Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    Howard University

    Capstone: Data Science Problem in Linear Algebra Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Better Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Literacy, Editing, Proofreading, Productivity, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Self-Motivation, Brainstorming, Diversity Awareness, Creativity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Codio

    API Development

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Web Development Tools, Authentications, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Restful API, Server Side, JSON, Software Documentation, Javascript, Web Services, Application Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Risk Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Health Policy, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Understanding Large Language Models in Business: Coursera
  • Master Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud: Packt
  • iOS Project: Transreality Game: University of California, Irvine
  • Practical MATLAB Skills: MathWorks
  • Data Cleaning in Snowflake: Techniques to Clean Messy Data: Coursera
  • Decentralized Application (DApp) Development: EDUCBA
  • Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Automata and Computability: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Capstone: Data Science Problem in Linear Algebra Framework: Howard University
  • Better Writing: American Psychological Association

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