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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


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    IBM

    IBM Java Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Hibernate (Java), Database Design, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Containerization, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), CI/CD, Restful API, Data Ethics, Java Programming, Model Deployment, Engineering Software, Version Control, Database Management, Software Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7.5K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    Practical Guide to Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Equities, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, International Finance, Investments, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Market Analysis, Analysis, Capital Markets, Portfolio Risk, Tax, Balance Sheet, Financial Regulations, Business Metrics, Market Data

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    853 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Python for Data Science, AI & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, File I/O, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, JSON, Computer Programming, Restful API, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    43K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Introduction to AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, LLM Application, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Innovation, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Linux, File Systems, Unix Commands, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, OS Process Management, Automation, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Job Ready
    Job Ready
    I

    Intuit

    Intuit Academy Bookkeeping

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset, Inventory Control, Depreciation, Payroll, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Reporting, Inventory Accounting, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Payroll Processing, Business Metrics, General Accounting, Income Statement, General Ledger

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8.2K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Business Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Popular This Week
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    Y

    Yale University

    Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Finance, Business Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Financial Policy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Capital Markets, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Corporate Finance, Governance, Investments, Insurance, Underwriting, Derivatives, Market Dynamics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Business Logic, Risk Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    52K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Security Engineering, Network Security, Scalability, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Microsoft 365

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • IBM Java Developer: IBM
  • Practical Guide to Trading: Interactive Brokers
  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
  • Introduction to AI: Google
  • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Intuit
  • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Financial Markets: Yale University
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI): IBM
  • AI For Everyone: DeepLearning.AI

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