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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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    IBM

    Machine Learning Rapid Prototyping with IBM Watson Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Automation, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, IBM Cloud, Python Programming, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering Java - From Beginner to Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Linux Commands

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Rust for Beginners: Building Target Proximity Game

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Rust (Programming Language), Algorithms, Application Programming Interface (API), Programming Principles, Application Design, Data Structures, Software Development, Development Testing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Introducción a R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Analysis for Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Unstructured Data, Semantic Web, Statistical Methods, Text Mining, Data Structures, JSON, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Windows可视化程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C# (Programming Language), UI Components, Microsoft Windows, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, File Management, Graphical Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Application Design, Application Development, Development Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Software Architecture Foundations & Intro to Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Software Design, Application Design, Solution Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Service Oriented Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Object Oriented Design, Maintainability, Engineering Software, Functional Requirement, Programming Principles

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master CNNs with Python: Build, Train & Evaluate Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Python Programming, Cloud Computing, Development Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    z/Architecture Assembler Language Pt 2: Machine Instructions

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Computer Architecture, Mainframe Computing, System Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Data Storage, Job Control Language (JCL)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Modern HTML & CSS From The Beginning 2.0

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Git (Version Control System), Front-End Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Mobile Development, Javascript, Animations, User Interface (UI), Web Development Tools, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography, Semantic Web, GitHub, Version Control, Application Deployment, Development Environment

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Apache Kafka Series - Learn Apache Kafka for Beginners v3

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Command-Line Interface, Apache, Data Pipelines, Java, Enterprise Application Management, Real Time Data, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Softer Side of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Storytelling, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Driving engagement, De-escalation Techniques, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Vulnerability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Machine Learning Rapid Prototyping with IBM Watson Studio: IBM
  • Mastering Java - From Beginner to Intermediate: Packt
  • Rust for Beginners: Building Target Proximity Game: Coursera
  • Introducción a R: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Network Analysis for Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Windows可视化程序设计: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Software Architecture Foundations & Intro to Microservices: Packt
  • Master CNNs with Python: Build, Train & Evaluate Models: EDUCBA
  • z/Architecture Assembler Language Pt 2: Machine Instructions: IBM
  • Modern HTML & CSS From The Beginning 2.0: Packt

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