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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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    Coursera

    Mulesoft Integration on Salesforce Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Salesforce Development, Authentications, Salesforce, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration, Systems Integration, Middleware, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Data Integration, API Design, Data Mapping, System Monitoring, Data Transformation, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Event-Driven Programming, Real Time Data

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to NLP and Syntactic Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Markov Model, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Dependency Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience, Rapport Building, Influencing, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Executive Presence, Program Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Building, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced IoT Systems Integration and Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Robotics, Automation, Real Time Data, Network Security, Emerging Technologies, Security Strategy, Interoperability, Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Building React Application using ASP.NET MVC5

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, JavaScript Frameworks, Frontend Integration, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Secure Coding, Middleware, React.js, Application Frameworks, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Web Development, JSON

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Pub/Sub: Qwik Start - Python

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud API, Cloud Services

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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Selecting the Right LLM with Hugging Face

    Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, Model Evaluation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Computer Programming, Generative Model Architectures

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Использование языка Python для доступа к веб-данным

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Web Services, Data Access, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Data Processing, Python Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    RESTful Web Services with JAX-RS

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Web Services, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Command-Line Interface

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Troubleshooting Course with Real Life Examples

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Operating System Administration, Virtual Environment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Memory Management, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, File I/O, Security Management, Debugging, Service Management, OS Process Management, Data Maintenance, Scripting, Record Keeping, Cloud Deployment

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Intermediate Git and GitHub Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), Devops Tools, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, Key Management, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Product Management Cert: Agile, Scrum & Product Owner

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Management, Product Strategy, Product Planning, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Prioritization

    4.1
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mulesoft Integration on Salesforce Platform: Coursera
  • Introduction to NLP and Syntactic Processing: Packt
  • Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Advanced IoT Systems Integration and Industrial Applications: LearnQuest
  • Building React Application using ASP.NET MVC5: Board Infinity
  • Google Cloud Pub/Sub: Qwik Start - Python: Google Cloud
  • Selecting the Right LLM with Hugging Face: Coursera
  • Использование языка Python для доступа к веб-данным: University of Michigan
  • RESTful Web Services with JAX-RS: LearnQuest
  • Linux Troubleshooting Course with Real Life Examples: Packt

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