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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

    GenAI for Data Engineers: Scaling with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, OpenAI, Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, ChatGPT, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Database Management, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (粤语)

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, SPSS, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, SAS (Software), Quantitative Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with JavaScript 3:Organise & Interact

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Testing, Application Development, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Animations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crash Course on Interactive Data Visualization with Plotly

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Histogram, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Virginia

    Coding with AI for MBAs

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Data Modeling, Database Design, Web Design and Development, Software Development Tools, NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Application Programming Interface (API), UI Components, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Web Applications, Version Control, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Data mining of Clinical Databases - CDSS 1

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Clinical Data Management, Data Mining, Medical Records, Clinical Informatics, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, Electronic Medical Record, Precision Medicine, Analytics, Relational Databases, Patient Flow, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, SQL, Interoperability, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Applications, Scalability, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Virtualization, Linux Administration

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Healthcare Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Documentation, Automation, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, System Implementation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a Machine Learning Image Classifier with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Jupyter, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Design, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, File I/O, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Integrated Development Environments, Object-Relational Mapping, Functional Design, Maintainability, System Configuration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Generative AI for Workflow Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Automation, OpenAI, Multimodal Prompts, Slack (Software), AI Personalization, Human Resources, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Real Time Data, Google Sheets, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Time Series Data Visualization And Analysis Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Box Plots, Anomaly Detection, Heat Maps, Plotly, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • GenAI for Data Engineers: Scaling with GenAI: Coursera
  • Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (粤语): The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Computational Thinking with JavaScript 3:Organise & Interact: University of Glasgow
  • Crash Course on Interactive Data Visualization with Plotly: Coursera
  • Coding with AI for MBAs: University of Virginia
  • Data mining of Clinical Databases - CDSS 1: University of Glasgow
  • Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • GenAI for Healthcare Automation: Coursera
  • Build a Machine Learning Image Classifier with Python: Coursera
  • Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide: Packt

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