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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 Michigan

    Web Applications for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, Database Management, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Query Languages, Javascript

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Solutions Architect

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Data Lakes, Amazon DynamoDB, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Engineering, Cloud Engineering

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Value and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Organizational Change, Revenue Recognition, Agile Project Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Project Planning, Organizational Strategy, Accruals, Business Ethics, Change Management, Sprint Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Management, Financial Accounting, Project Management

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), JUnit, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Android (Operating System), Version Control, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Mobile Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, Java Programming

    4.5
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Hybrid Cloud Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Systems Analysis, Process Improvement, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Requirements Analysis, Data Modeling, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), DevOps, Docker (Software), Solution Design, Microservices

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Java, Performance Testing, Java Programming, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Spatial Data Analysis

    4.9
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    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Story, User Experience Design, User Experience, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Persona (User Experience), User Research, Design Elements And Principles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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 Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Software, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, electromagnetics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Computational Thinking, Mechanics, Scripting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to HTML5

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Verification And Validation, Web Design and Development, Cloud Hosting, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Web Development Tools, GitHub, Semantic Web, Responsive Web Design, Integrated Development Environments, Web Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Statistical Inference, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Calculus, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Mathematical Software, Data Transformation, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Design Strategies, Computer Science, Logical Reasoning

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Game Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Web Applications for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • AWS Cloud Solutions Architect: Amazon Web Services
  • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Android App Development: Vanderbilt University
  • IBM Hybrid Cloud Architect: IBM
  • Algorithms, Part I: Princeton University
  • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes: Google
  • Mathematics for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Introduction to HTML5: University of Michigan
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI

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