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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

    Secure AI: Red-Teaming & Safety Filters

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, LLM Application, Cyber Security Assessment, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Security Testing, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Prompt Engineering, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Strategy, AI Personalization, Scenario Testing, System Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Linux Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Unix, Software Installation, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, User Accounts, Networking Hardware, Network Support, File Systems, Open Source Technology, File Management, Package and Software Management, Computing Platforms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Octave for Machine Learning: Data Analysis Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphing, Scalability, Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Programming Principles, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Mathematical Software, File I/O, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Accelerate App Development with Gemini CLI

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Web Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, System Support, Secure Coding, Model Context Protocol, Software Installation, Application Security, Servers, Configuration Management, Software Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Analytics and Application Integration

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Amazon Web Services, Real Time Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Processing, Dashboard, Full-Stack Web Development, Mobile Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Data Management and Database Design Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, SQL, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Generative AI for Developers: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Scripting, Python Programming, Application Development, Test Script Development, Web Applications, AI Workflows, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Software Documentation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    캡스톤 : 소프트웨어 제품 관리 실전 프로젝트

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Product Demonstration, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, Agile Product Development, Virtual Environment, Product Requirements, Product Management, Backlogs, Customer Communications Management, Customer Service, Presentations, User Story, Team Management, Prioritization

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    현대 로봇공학, 강좌 3: 로봇 동역학

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming Tools, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced SPFx & Power Platform: SharePoint Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Data Integration, Digital Transformation, React.js, Frontend Performance, Business Process Automation, Web Development Tools, Automation, Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Transformation, Integration Testing, UI Components, Development Testing, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design Cinematic Sequences with Sequencer

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Cinematography, Animations, Video Editing, Video Production, Editing, Storytelling, Timelines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Real-Time Streaming with Kafka & Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Development Environment, Data Processing, Live Streaming, Data Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Secure AI: Red-Teaming & Safety Filters: Coursera
  • The Linux Essentials: Packt
  • Octave for Machine Learning: Data Analysis Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Accelerate App Development with Gemini CLI: Google Cloud
  • AWS: Analytics and Application Integration: Whizlabs
  • Data Management and Database Design Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Generative AI for Developers: Unit 2: Pearson
  • 캡스톤 : 소프트웨어 제품 관리 실전 프로젝트: University of Alberta
  • 현대 로봇공학, 강좌 3: 로봇 동역학: Northwestern University
  • Advanced SPFx & Power Platform: SharePoint Mastery: Coursera

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