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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


  • E

    Edureka

    Data Wrangling with MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, NoSQL, Database Management, Database Systems, Database Development, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning, Database Design, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Scalability, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Computational and Graphical Models in Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Bayesian Network, R (Software), R Programming, Social Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Simulations, Network Model, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Programming, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    A Practical Approach to Timeseries Forecasting Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Forecasting, Model Optimization, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Machine Learning for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Health Informatics, Acute Care, Emerging Technologies, Health Technology, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, AI Integrations, Clinical Informatics, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Health Care, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Home Health Care, Responsible AI, Business Process Improvement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Java and Advanced Tools for Selenium Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Selenium (Software), Apache Maven, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Issue Tracking, Build Tools, Test Automation, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Script Development, Test Case, Software Testing, Data Structures, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    OWASP Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Analysis, Web Applications, Security Awareness, Computer Security, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Software Development, Linux, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Patient Care Coordinators and Case Management

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Patient Coordination, Healthcare Project Management, Practice Management Software, Care Coordination, Case Management, Health Technology, Technology Roadmaps, No-Code Development, Care Management, AI Integrations, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Patient Communication, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Business Process Automation, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Agile Masterclass: Agile for Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Software Development Methodologies, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Estimation, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Workflow Management, Software Development, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.7 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Alteryx Mastery: Data Analytics & Workflow Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Alteryx, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Interactive Data Visualization, Enterprise Application Management, Business Reporting, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Application Integration and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Data Pipelines, Network Security, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    Introduction to Agile Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Team Management, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Management Consulting, Business, Communication, Business Communication

    3.7 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Microservices: Transactions, Deployment, and Reliability

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Cloud Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Performance Tuning

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (7) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Data Wrangling with MongoDB: Edureka
  • Computational and Graphical Models in Probability: Johns Hopkins University
  • A Practical Approach to Timeseries Forecasting Using Python: Packt
  • Machine Learning for Healthcare Professionals: Northeastern University
  • Mastering Java and Advanced Tools for Selenium Automation: Packt
  • OWASP Web Application Security: Edureka
  • GenAI for Patient Care Coordinators and Case Management: Coursera
  • Agile Masterclass: Agile for Project Management: Packt
  • Alteryx Mastery: Data Analytics & Workflow Automation: Coursera
  • AWS: Application Integration and Networking: Whizlabs

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