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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 Program Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Management Software, Program Management, Responsible AI, Planning, Engineering Management, Generative AI, Timelines, Engineering Software, Risk Analysis, Resource Management, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Full-stack Development with Django: Managing Migrations

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Server Side, Data Migration, Object-Relational Mapping, Full-Stack Web Development, Data Structures, Database Development, Operational Databases, Relational Databases

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Rebo-binario

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Creative Thinking, Computer Programming, Critical Thinking, Willingness To Learn, Debugging, Problem Solving, digital literacy, Other Programming Languages, Algorithms

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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Code Review, Software Documentation, Debugging, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Mechanical Vibration

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Matlab, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Energy Management for IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Prototyping, Embedded Software, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Usability Testing, Electronic Hardware, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Sustainable Development, Real Time Data, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a High-Fidelity Prototype with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Mobile Development, Mockups, Wireframing, Collaborative Software

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Using R for Regression and Machine Learning in Investment

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, R Programming, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Financial Analysis, Logistic Regression, Financial Data, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Amazon Event Bridge and Lambda

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Serverless Computing, Event Monitoring, Software Engineering

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado System

    Getting Started with GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations, Graphics Software, No-Code Development, Development Environment, Scripting

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

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    Packt

    Advanced Chatbots with Deep Learning and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Model Architectures, Natural Language Processing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • GenAI for Program Managers: Coursera
  • Full-stack Development with Django: Managing Migrations: Coursera
  • Rebo-binario: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone: University of California San Diego
  • Mechanical Vibration: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Energy Management for IoT Devices : Starweaver
  • Create a High-Fidelity Prototype with Figma: Coursera
  • Using R for Regression and Machine Learning in Investment: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Amazon Event Bridge and Lambda: Coursera
  • Getting Started with GameMaker: University of Colorado System

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