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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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    Google

    Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, User Experience Design, User Research, Mobile Development, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Research Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, Interviewing Skills, Information Privacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Value and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Project Closure, Revenue Recognition, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Accrual Accounting, Project Planning, Organizational Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Ethics, Change Management, Cash Flows, Sprint Retrospectives, Accounting, Project Implementation, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Java for Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Debugging, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Mathematics for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, electromagnetics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Computational Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Game Math and Basic Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Arithmetic, Graphing, Geometry, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Interactivity with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Debugging, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, User Interface (UI)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Financial Data with Python for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Financial Modeling, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Advanced Python: Apps for Desktop, Database, and Web

    Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Web Applications, Application Development, Database Application, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Restful API, Databases, Database Management, Application Security, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design, Scripting, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Software Development, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Getting Started with Go

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, System Programming, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Data Access

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Advanced Python: Data Science, Testing, and Distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Unit Testing, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Science, Computer Programming, Debugging, Scripting, Software Development, Machine Learning, Database Application, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Regression Analysis, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Databases, Object Oriented Design, Relational Databases, User Interface (UI) Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python for Secret Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Package and Software Management, Scripting, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, JSON, Image Analysis, Data Validation, Web Scraping, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistics, Python Programming, Data Processing, Restful API, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Open Source Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Python for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Analysis, AI Enablement, Application Development, Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging, Data Structures

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts: Google
  • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Java for Android: Vanderbilt University
  • Mathematics for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Introduction to Game Math and Basic Operations: Packt
  • Interactivity with JavaScript: University of Michigan
  • Analyze Financial Data with Python for Decision Making: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Python: Apps for Desktop, Database, and Web: Logical Operations
  • Getting Started with Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Advanced Python: Data Science, Testing, and Distribution: Logical Operations

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