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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

    Blocks-based ABM with NetTango

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Thinking, No-Code Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Pedagogy

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    AI & Predictive Analytics with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Random Forest Algorithm, Text Mining, Classification Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Data Science, Unstructured Data, Data Preprocessing, Algorithms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Deep Learning Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Linux for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Linux, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Computing Platforms, Operating Systems, Desktop Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Edureka

    Python for Data Visualization and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Plotly, Scientific Visualization, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Scrimba

    Build Reusable React Components

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Maintainability, Javascript, Programming Principles

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Bases de Datos SQL en Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Data Integration, Managed Services, Data Migration, Cloud Services

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    G

    Google Cloud

    Summarize Text using SQL and LLMs in BigQuery ML

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, SQL, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Ingesting DICOM Data with the Healthcare API

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Health Informatics, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Health Information Management, Data Store, Medical Records, Clinical Data Management, Cloud Management, Medical Imaging, Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Open-Source QA: Cypress, JMeter & xUnit Testing

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Automation, Test Tools, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, Performance Testing, Selenium (Software), Quality Assurance, Integration Testing, Test Case, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), IT Automation, Scripting, Debugging, Network Performance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    NLP – Embeddings & Text Preprocessing in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Embeddings, Text Mining, Data Processing, Multilingualism, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, NumPy, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Computer Programming, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Blocks-based ABM with NetTango: Coursera
  • AI & Predictive Analytics with Python: EDUCBA
  • Deep Learning Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 7: Pearson
  • Linux for Beginners: Packt
  • Python for Data Visualization and Analysis: Edureka
  • Build Reusable React Components: Scrimba
  • Bases de Datos SQL en Azure: Coursera
  • Summarize Text using SQL and LLMs in BigQuery ML: Google Cloud
  • Ingesting DICOM Data with the Healthcare API: Google Cloud

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