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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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    Board Infinity

    Automation and Modern Testing Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for PR Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Public Relations, Content Creation, Responsible AI, Marketing and Public Relations, AI Personalization, Corporate Communications, Productivity Software, Crisis Management, Prompt Engineering, Team Leadership, Social Media Campaigns, Media Planning

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn to Code with Rust

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), System Programming, Package and Software Management, Data Structures, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Secure Coding, Maintainability, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Integrated Development Environments, Data Sharing, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Capacity Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Web Development with Rust

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Rust (Programming Language), API Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Back-End Web Development, System Programming, Web Frameworks, Web Services, Web Development, Web Servers, Software Documentation, Web Applications, Scalability, Database Management, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · 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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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Knowledge Manager 101

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard, Incident Management, Information Management, Event Monitoring, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Query Languages, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Analytics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Project Management Quickstart

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Timelines, Scheduling, Dependency Analysis, Risk Management, Communication Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    HubSpot Academy

    Representante de Ventas de HubSpot

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Enablement, HubSpot CRM, Data Visualization, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Presentations, Persona Development, Sales Process, Inside Sales, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Employee Onboarding, Service Level Agreement, Sales Pipelines, Sales Prospecting, Sales, Employee Coaching, Target Audience, Customer Success Management

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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Forecast bikeshare demand using time series models in R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Interactive Data Visualization, Tidyverse (R Package), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Rmarkdown, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Demand Planning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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    Coursera

    Build Your Portfolio Website with Angular JS

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Model View Controller, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Automation and Modern Testing Tools: Board Infinity
  • GenAI for PR Specialists: Coursera
  • Learn to Code with Rust: Packt
  • Web Development with Rust: Edureka
  • Python Fundamentals and Data Science Essentials: Packt
  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 101: Splunk Inc.
  • Project Management Quickstart: University of Washington
  • Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms: Packt
  • Representante de Ventas de HubSpot: HubSpot Academy
  • Forecast bikeshare demand using time series models in R: Coursera

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