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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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    University of Virginia

    Coding with AI for MBAs

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

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Persistent Memory Technology - Introduction and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Data Persistence, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Memory Management, Operating Systems, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), System Configuration, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Computing Platforms, Program Development, Application Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create C# App Inheritance, Composition, and Aggregation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Application Development, Data Structures, Linux

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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    The Art of Doing - Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Javascript, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Front-End Web Development, Interactive Design, Animations, Typography, Color Theory

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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Management Approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, General Networking, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Software-Defined Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Java Servlets Tutorial

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Data Access, Apache Tomcat, Application Servers, Java Programming, Relational Databases, Databases, Java, Web Servers, SQL, Authentications, Web Applications, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Data Persistence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Linear Algebra for Machine Learning & AI

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Particle Filters (and Navigation)

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Estimation, Simulations, Integral Calculus, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Algorithms, Brute-force attacks, Computer Programming Tools

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Computing for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Informatics, Data Processing, Computing Platforms, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Model View Controller, Restful API, Secure Coding, Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Development Testing, Back-End Web Development, Security Controls, API Design, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Web Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Database Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Advanced Tableau - LOD Calculations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Data Analysis

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Test Accessibility of Your Design with WAVE

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Development Tools, Test Tools, Web Development, Customer Service

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Coding with AI for MBAs: University of Virginia
  • Persistent Memory Technology - Introduction and Deployment: EDUCBA
  • Create C# App Inheritance, Composition, and Aggregation: Coursera
  • The Art of Doing - Web Development for Beginners: Packt
  • Network Management Approaches: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Java Servlets Tutorial: EDUCBA
  • Linear Algebra for Machine Learning & AI: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Particle Filters (and Navigation): University of Colorado System
  • Computing for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps: Board Infinity

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