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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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    EDUCBA

    Apply C Programming to Build an Online Exam Portal

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, File I/O, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Code Reusability, Computational Thinking, File Management, Programming Principles, C and C++, Program Development, Data Storage, Application Design, Algorithms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Demand Planning, Resource Allocation, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Investment Management

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    272 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python for OOP - The A to Z OOP Python Programming Course

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Salesforce on AWS - From Basics to Business Innovation (日本語)

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Salesforce, Cloud-Based Integration, Operational Efficiency, Cloud Management, Amazon Web Services, Operational Excellence, Technology Strategies, Systems Integration, Cloud Solutions, Customer Engagement, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Business Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Interactive Brokers

    Practical Guide to Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Equities, Futures Exchange, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, International Finance, Investments, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Data, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Tax, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet

    4.4
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    866 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Information Management, Data Structures, Transportation Operations, Information Technology, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Operations Management, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Logistics, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Decision Making, Development Environment, Software Installation

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    901 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(二)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (2))

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Market Data, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Maintainability, Functional Design, Data Validation

    4.6
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    261 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux, File Systems, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Scripting Languages, Unix, File I/O, grep, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, OS Process Management

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(三)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (3))

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Web Scraping, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, User Interface (UI), Operational Analysis, Business Analytics, Python Programming, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI) Design, Computational Thinking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Numerical Analysis

    4.9
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    163 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Version Control, Database Management, Software Development, Software Design

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Introduction to AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Model Training, Machine Learning, Innovation, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Python for Data Science, AI & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, NumPy, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    44K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Apply C Programming to Build an Online Exam Portal: EDUCBA
  • The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior : University of Rochester
  • Python for OOP - The A to Z OOP Python Programming Course: Packt
  • Salesforce on AWS - From Basics to Business Innovation (日本語): Amazon Web Services
  • Practical Guide to Trading: Interactive Brokers
  • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1)): National Taiwan University
  • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(二)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (2)): National Taiwan University
  • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
  • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(三)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (3)): National Taiwan University
  • IBM Java Developer: IBM

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