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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python: NumPy and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Linux Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, DevOps

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Use Go Code to Work with Google Cloud Data Sources

    Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Go (Programming Language), Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Software Testing, Data Access, Big Data, Database Application

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    PyQt Training Intermediate Level

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphical Tools, Python Programming, Computer Graphics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python Case Study - Sentiment Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Methods, Text Mining, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Make Continuous Improvements with Retrospective Maps in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Miro AI, Collaborative Software, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvement, Project Controls, Project Documentation, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Agile Software Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Multimodal Generative AI: Vision, Speech, and Assistants

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, OpenAI, Image Analysis, Generative AI, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Application Programming Interface (API), Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Web Hacker's Toolbox - Tools Used by Successful Hackers

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Tools, Web Applications, SQL, Databases

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize Your Database with Indexes

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Systems, Performance Tuning, Databases, Database Administration, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Image Classification on Autopilot with AWS AutoGluon

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Matplotlib, Data Science

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Text Mining for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Unstructured Data, Marketing, Trend Analysis, Brand Awareness, Target Audience, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Master Java Web Services and REST API with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Restful API, Apache Maven, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Gradle, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, API Design, Application Frameworks, Secure Coding, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Persistence, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • BiteSize Python: NumPy and Pandas: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mastering Linux Command Line: Packt
  • Use Go Code to Work with Google Cloud Data Sources: Google Cloud
  • PyQt Training Intermediate Level: EDUCBA
  • Python Case Study - Sentiment Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Make Continuous Improvements with Retrospective Maps in Miro: Coursera
  • Multimodal Generative AI: Vision, Speech, and Assistants: Codio
  • Web Hacker's Toolbox - Tools Used by Successful Hackers: Packt
  • Optimize Your Database with Indexes: Coursera
  • Image Classification on Autopilot with AWS AutoGluon: Coursera

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