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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    GenAI for Computer Support Specialists (IT Support)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Desktop Support, Generative AI, End User Training and Support, System Support, Prompt Engineering Tools, Technical Support, Product Support, ChatGPT, Automation

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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Process Map Data using C++ Adjacency List Shortest Path

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, C++ (Programming Language), Network Routing, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Mejores prácticas para el procesamiento de datos en Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Real Time Data, PySpark, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, SQL, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de explorador de datos a analista

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Virtual Environment

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Robotics, Electronic Systems, PIC Microcontrollers, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Automation, Control Systems, C (Programming Language), Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems, Computer Architecture, Civil Engineering, Cybersecurity, Public Works, Cloud Computing, Electronic Hardware

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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Product Recommender System: OpenAI Text Embedding

    Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, AI Personalization, OpenAI API, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, OpenAI, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Dimensionality Reduction

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Использование языка Python для доступа к веб-данным

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Data Access, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Data Processing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Scripting, Python Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Go Essentials: Concurrency, gRPC & More

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Debugging, Unit Testing, Verification And Validation, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Web Development, Web Applications, Data Structures, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Unity C# Scripting — Complete C# for Unity Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, 3D Assets, AI Workflows, Development Environment, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Technical Support, Computer Systems, System Configuration, Information Systems Security, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Application Deployment, Wireless Networks, Security Awareness, Software Installation, Computer Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices

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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Intermediate Ethical Hacking Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis, SQL

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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Kalman Filter Boot Camp (and State Estimation)

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Numerical Analysis, Forecasting

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

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

  • GenAI for Computer Support Specialists (IT Support): Coursera
  • Process Map Data using C++ Adjacency List Shortest Path: Coursera
  • Mejores prácticas para el procesamiento de datos en Big Data: Coursera
  • Python: de explorador de datos a analista: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Product Recommender System: OpenAI Text Embedding : Coursera
  • Использование языка Python для доступа к веб-данным: University of Michigan
  • Go Essentials: Concurrency, gRPC & More: Packt
  • Unity C# Scripting — Complete C# for Unity Game Development: Packt
  • TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71): Packt

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