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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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    Packt

    Recommender Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Apache Spark, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, AWS SageMaker, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Modeling, Autoencoders, Python Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Manipulation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    JavaScript for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript, Web Applications

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Python: OOP, File Handling & Libraries

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Software Development, Automation, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Python Programming, Debugging, JSON

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Queries with OpenAI: Translate Natural Text to SQL

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, SQL, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Pandas (Python Package), Natural Language Processing, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Databases, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Software Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Probability Theory and Regression for Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Feature Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python Fundamentals and Data Science Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Linear Algebra, Data Visualization, NumPy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Into the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Operations, Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Monitoring

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Clean Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Databases, Data Quality

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    Go for Cloud and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Prometheus (Software), Grafana, Software Architecture, CI/CD

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    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA)

    Skills you'll gain: Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Small Data, R (Software), R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Technical Communication, Research Methodologies, Scatter Plots, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Collection

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Learning Deep Learning: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Network Architecture, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Master Data Structures & Algo – Ace Leetcode & Blind 75+

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Recommender Systems: Packt
  • JavaScript for Web Development: Board Infinity
  • Advanced Python: OOP, File Handling & Libraries: EDUCBA
  • Queries with OpenAI: Translate Natural Text to SQL: Coursera
  • Probability Theory and Regression for Predictive Analytics: University of Pittsburgh
  • Python Fundamentals and Data Science Essentials: Packt
  • Into the Trenches: Security Operations Center : EC-Council
  • Clean Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Go for Cloud and Networks: Edureka
  • Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA): Erasmus University Rotterdam

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