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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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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Dermatology Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Health Technology, Patient Preparation, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient Assistance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Fraud Analysts: Improving Detection Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Fraud detection, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, ChatGPT, Data Synthesis, Compliance Management, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Data Pipelines, Automation, Predictive Analytics

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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Data Manipulation and Cleaning in R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Data Import/Export, Generative AI, Data Validation, AI literacy, Text Mining, Data Pipelines, grep, Anomaly Detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Master Scrum & Agile with AI, Jira, and Agile Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Sprint Retrospectives, Jira (Software), Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, People Development, Scalability, User Story, Team Building, Goal Setting, AI Enablement, Software Development Methodologies

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Variable Selection, Model Validation, Nonlinear Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Selenium Techniques and Framework Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Functional Testing, Test Case, Software Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Javascript and jQuery, Automation, Python Programming, UI Components, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), File I/O

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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Redis Fundamentals for High-Performance Data Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Redis, Data Store, Key Management, Data Structures, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Memory Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python Case Studies: Build Chatbots, Apps & Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Application, Plot (Graphics), Databases, Natural Language Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Data Processing, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Document Management, Data Structures, Operations, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Data Collection

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Deep Learning for Object Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Training, Matlab, Fine-tuning, Data Preprocessing, Software Visualization, Transfer Learning, Data Cleansing, Model Optimization, Data Analysis, Network Architecture

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

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Coaching, Exercise Science, Health Assessment, Exercise Therapy, Creative Problem-Solving, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Fiverr Freelancing: Strategies To Become a Top-1% Freelancer

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Sales Strategy, Upselling, General Sales Practices, Customer Acquisition Management, Revenue Management, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Telecommuting, Growth Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Product Promotion, Customer Service, Search Engine Optimization, Subcontracting, Copywriting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Telehealth: Dermatology Assessment: Duke University
  • Svelte 5 & SvelteKit For Hands-On Modern Web Development: Packt
  • GenAI for Fraud Analysts: Improving Detection Efficiency: Coursera
  • Data Manipulation and Cleaning in R: Microsoft
  • Master Scrum & Agile with AI, Jira, and Agile Workflow: Packt
  • Variable Selection, Model Validation, Nonlinear Regression: Illinois Tech
  • Advanced Selenium Techniques and Framework Introduction: Packt
  • Master Redis Fundamentals for High-Performance Data Storage: EDUCBA
  • Python Case Studies: Build Chatbots, Apps & Systems: EDUCBA
  • Deep Learning for Object Detection: MathWorks

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