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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Program Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Power BI Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Snowflake Schema, Business Analytics, Data Lakes, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Data Governance, Python Programming, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    LLM Optimization & Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI Security, Extract, Transform, Load, Scripting, Technical Communication, SQL, Data Pipelines, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Miro AI, Data Presentation, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Version Control

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    CertNexus

    CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Event Monitoring, Data Security, Vulnerability, System Monitoring, Analysis, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Bash (Scripting Language), Python Programming, Scripting, Linux, Scripting Languages

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python for Google App Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Cloud Applications, Restful API, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, OAuth, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Python Programming, Cloud Storage, Application Performance Management, Authentications, Web Applications, Data Store, MySQL, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Data Management and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Revenue Recognition, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Accrual Accounting, Infographics, Cash Flows, Accounting, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Business Analysis, Big Data, Analytics, Asset Management, Data Analysis, Intellectual Property, Network Model

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Accounting: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    How to Use ChatGPT and Generative AI for Passive Income

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, Blogs, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Management, Copywriting, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Digital Content, Email Marketing, Web Development, Digital Publishing, Web Design and Development, Content Marketing, Productivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Security, Multimodal Prompts, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Microsoft Azure, ChatGPT, Azure DevOps Pipelines, AI Orchestration, Azure DevOps, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Fundamentals of Music Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Musical Composition

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Robotics, Embedded Software, Automation, Deep Learning, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Traffic Flow Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Machine Controls, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Network Routing, Estimation, Machine Learning Methods

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Power BI Developer: Edureka
  • LLM Optimization & Evaluation: Coursera
  • CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Analyze: CertNexus
  • Python for Google App Engine: Packt
  • Business Data Management and Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Accounting: Foundations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • How to Use ChatGPT and Generative AI for Passive Income: Packt
  • The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics: University of Michigan
  • Microsoft Generative AI Engineering: Microsoft

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